Relation with Five Elements

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We all agree that the whole universe is made up of five basic elements, the Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. Our body is also made up of these five basic elements of nature also known as panch-mahabhootas.

The panch-mahabhootas are related to our five senses of smell, taste, hearing, touch, and sight. Any imbalance in our external and internal Vastu translates into unhappy situations. Vastu teaches the individual to live in balance and harmony with the panch-mahabhootas.

Prithvi (Earth)

Basic element Earth Image human beings have a natural and emotional affinity with the Earth. The Earth revolves around the Sun and has gravitational and magnetic forces. Scientists have proved that the earth is a huge magnet with two poles- the North pole and the South pole.

It has also been proved that the human body is a 'magnetizable' object with a large percentage of iron in the blood. As we all know, opposite poles of a magnet attract each other and the same magnetic poles repel each other. The Vastu principle of placing the head in the South direction while sleeping is based on the earth's magnetic property.

Jal (Water)

Basic element Water image after earth, water is the most important element. It is linked to our senses of taste, touch, sight, and hearing. It is quantitatively the largest of the five elements, as more than 80% of our body and two-third of the earth's surface is water. Most ancient civilizations came up close to rivers and water sources.

Vastu provides important information about the placement of water sources like wells, boring, underground water tank, overhead water tanks, etc while planning the house. Positions for drainage of water, septic tanks, sewerage, drains, etc. are decided carefully to optimize the benefits of the water element.

Agni (Fire)

Basic element fire image Sun is the most vital source of energy and light. It is the soul of the universe. Fire element 'SUN' is related to our sense of sound, touch, and sight. It is difficult to imagine life on earth without the sun.
When the sun's rays combine with water, they get additional benefits. therefore, it is recommended to have a water source in North-East direction.

To block the North-East corner of your building is depriving yourself of the most beneficial rays of the sun and has adverse results. The ultra-violet rays normalize the metabolism of the body.

The ancient ritual of "Surya Namaskaar" wherein the beneficial rays of the sun become more potent when seen through freshwater offered to the sun god.

The late afternoon and evening sun with harmful infrared rays should be avoided. It is recommended by Vastu to have tall and big trees in the South so that harmful rays of the sun are blocked.

Vayu (Air)

Basic element air image the air or Vayu is vital for our survival. Our sense of sound, touch, and feel are related to air. The air on earth is a mixture of various gases like nitrogen, oxygen, helium, hydrogen, etc.

Oxygen is vital for human beings and Co2 is essential for the growth of plant life which in turn provides oxygen.

Vastu recommends proper placement of doors, windows, ventilators, balconies, the height of the structure, and the placement of trees and plants for balancing the air element within the structure.

Aakash (Space)

Basic element sky image Vastu is the only body of thought that gives space the status of a natural fundamental element. Therefore, Vastu shastra is superior to any modern or traditional school of architecture in the world.

It is related to our sense of hearing, in a house, the space element is related to the center portion of the Brahmasthan. It is important that Brahmasthan be kept open and light. Any disturbances in the space element affect your growth.