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Vastu Shastra |
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Introduction
The word Vaastu means a
dwelling. Vaastu Shilpa means
the science of house building.
The science of house building is
very ancient in India. The
knowledge has come down from
creator Brahma through an
unbroken succession of sages.
According to the Vishwakarma
Vaastu Shastra, the celestial
architect Lord Brahma got a
thorough knowledge of his
science from Lord Shiva. The
present day Vaastu owes its
origin mainly to 125 verses
contained in Brihat Sanhita of
Varahamihira.
Man builds the House for his
home. Nature consists of five
elements SAFEW viz., Sky
(Space), Air (Atmosphere), Fire,
Earth and Water. Vaastu is the
means of capturing the positive
bountiful power of the three
elements: the Earth, the Water,
the Fire, (the Sun) in a proper
and proportional manner, along
with the Air, in our House,
making it the Abode for all of
them, for peace and prosperity
of the Human Beings; and the
World (Vishwam) at large.
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Gruha Pravesh
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Gruha Pravesh is the
first entry into a newly built house.
This is important not only to the
inhabitants of the house, but also holds
great significance in Vaastu Shastra.
Living in a house after its completion
requires one to look into certain
auspicious moment determined on
astrological considerations. There are
three types of Gruha Pravesh that are
mentioned in our ancient scriptures - |
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1.
First entry to
live in a house that is newly
constructed on a newly selected land is
called Apoorva or new Gruha Pravesh.
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2.
Entry in
an already existing house to live in it
after travelling abroad or migration
elsewhere is called Sapoorva Gruha
Pravesh. |
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3.
Entry
into a house to live in it after
reconstruction/renovation of the house
damaged by fire, flood waters,
electricity and wind is termed as
Dwandwah (or old) Gruha Pravesh. |
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As per our
scriptures, Gruha Pravesh has to be done
at an auspicious time (muhurat) as per
Panchang. If certain principles of
Vaastu are not followed, (for example,
if the doors of a house are not fitted
with shutters, the roof is uncovered or
the gods of Vaastu have not been
worshipped and offered sacrifices),
living in that house will be full of
trouble and misery. Hence, it is
essential to offer sacrifices and
worship Vaastu Gods as per the
procedures laid down in scriptures. It
is always auspicious to have Gruha
Pravesh done in the day. For the
ceremony of giving food to a child for
the first time (Anna Prashan), wearing
new clothes, daily travels, first entry
into an old renovated house and entry of
a bride in the house, the position of
stars or nakshatra should be considered.
Auspicious months for Gruha Pravesh are
Magh (symbolising gain of wealth),
Falgun (symbolising gain of children and
wealth), Vaishakh (symbolising growth of
wealth and prosperity) and Jeshtha (gain
of son and cattle).
Besides these, the months of Kartik and
Margshirsh give medium results. Gruha
Pravesh in the months of Ashadh, Shravan,
Bhadrapad and Ashwin Paush is
inauspicious and causes loss, trouble,
pain and fear of enemies. Avoid the
entry into a house on Tuesdays. |
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