Proper Orientation or Direction– Orientation is determined by the path of the sun. Each direction has its specific quality and relevance. To orient a building toward a certain direction brings the qualities of that direction to the building and its inhabitants. When one is facing east, the brain physiology functions differently than when one is facing north, south, or west. According to the latest research in neuroscience, brain cells fire according to orientation. The firing patterns of neurons in the thalamus of the brain are altered according to the direction one is facing. This alteration influences every aspect of brain functioning and the entire physiology. This natural tendency of the brain to function with reference to direction is the same law of Maharishi Sthapatya Veda that guides the structuring dynamics of creation and the proper orientation of a home or office. The main entrance of such a building faces due east because this direction has the very desirable influences of enlightenment, affluence and fulfillment. The other three cardinal directions also have their corresponding influences. The west direction for example has the influence of poverty and lack of vitality and creativity. The north direction has the influence of prosperity and happiness and the south direction has the influence of negativity, problems and suffering. Although it is not commonly known, many misfortunes and even diseases arise from lack of proper orientation of homes and buildings. For example, according to Maharishi Sthapatya Veda architecture a south facing entrance is inauspicious and brings negative influences to the inhabitants of the building.
Proper Placement– This is also an important principle to consider. Everything in nature has its right place, whether moving or immovable. When the kitchen, dining room, living room and bedroom are in their proper places, Natural Law becomes more supportive to the cycle of the daily activities performed there. As the sun moves across the sky, it radiates different qualities of energy that produce specific influences in different parts of the house. In Maharishi Sthapatya Veda architecture buildings are designed so that these energies correspond to the specific activities performed within the different rooms of a building. In a home for example the dining room is located where the digestion will be most healthy and the study is located where the intellect will be most lively. In this way the cause of stress which otherwise might give rise to some discomfort or disease is eliminated. When a house for a particular individual is being planned, the placement and dimensions of the rooms as well as the length, width and elevation of the building are individually calculated using the ancient mathematical formulas of Vastu Vidya of Maharishi Sthapatya Veda. These Vedic formulas take into consideration, among other factors, the relationship of the house owner, with the sun, moon, planets and stars to ensure a perfect resonance between the Cosmic structures and all components of the house. The style of the house, it should be noted, is designed according to the local traditions, and the owner’s individual tastes and/or requirements.
Proper Proportion– The supreme rule for proper proportion is symmetry. Symmetry is perfect orderliness and in a symmetrical system every part is aware of its position in relation to any other part. In this way the wholeness is never lost. Everything in Nature is proportioned according to its function. Just as the human body is precisely proportioned so, too, there is an ideal proportion for every room in a home or office. Maharishi Sthapatya Veda architecture takes advantage of these Cosmic proportions reflected in the individual proportions of the human physiology and applies them to a building’s structure. By incorporating this knowledge into each aspect, a Maharishi Sthapatya Veda architect brings rhythm, harmony and glory to every feature of the building.
I have visited many Maharishi Sthapatya Veda buildings in several states around the USA. Each time I am impressed anew with the silent and settled feeling in these structures. My emotions automatically feel better and thinking becomes happier and more profound. On a few occasions I have spent several days living one of these MSV homes and sleep is deeper and more restful. I hope that soon I too will be living in one full time so I can have the universe in my living room and enjoy increased health, happiness and good fortune it provides.
*Maharishi Vedic Architecture is an ancient science of architecture and building that has been revived by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi the founder of the Transcendental Meditation program. For more information see: http://www.vedicarchitecture.org/ or http://www.tmbusiness.org/
This TM blog article was written by Dr. Keith DeBoer
I am a certified teacher of the Transcendental Meditation technique having studied with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in both Europe and India. I also have a doctorate in World Peace Studies from MERU Holland. Currently I work as a freelance writer, consultant and teacher of the Transcendental Meditation technique and I look forward sharing new information and insights with you.
