june 2009

Hands On

‘Mudras' – Symbolic Movement

A Mudra which is a Sanskrit word and literary means “a seal" originates as a term used for a symbolic or ritual gesture in Hinduism and Buddhism.

Mudras, are symbols that can be depicted primarily through the movement of the hands and fingers and at times involve the movement of the entire body. The use of Mudras is predominantly in Tatva Yoga, the Yoga based on science of elements and, these Mudras can help cure many health related diseases.

When the vastu of a house is healthy and the surroundings in which one practices yoga is pleasant, the effectiveness of the science increases.

North East the Ishan zone of the house should be the dhyan room or yoga room of a house, this room due to its orientation has great ventilation and maximum natural light flowing in. Practicing theses Mudras or even Yoga in this room/direction has a greater impact on human chakras and also a very positive impact.
A Mudra has a strong geometrical impact on the environment, correlating the science of bio-geometry & its emission as vibration, when a specific Mudra is performed the human energy emission reaches a peculiar peak, this charged human when supported by a charged space (vastu) himself becomes a vibration device to its fullest.

Here are a few most commonly used Mudras with the Vastu considerations–

Vayu Mudra:

(Northwest, west or southeast room of the house) This finger position is unbeatable in quickly and effectively removing the accumulated wind in the stomach. Depending on one's physiology, it may take anywhere from 1 minute to 15 minutes or so to effectively expel all accumulated wind in the stomach without the use of anti-flatulants. Mudra should be stopped when the trouble abates.

Shunya Mudra:

(East zone of the house) This helps those with impaired hearing. If there is no physical defect, the mudra, if practiced regularly, can restore the hearing power. Remarkably, it helps in getting rid of earaches within minutes. It takes no mare than 2 to 3 minutes to get rid of most earaches. It helps in relieving the nausea and vomiting sensations. It helps in many problems of vertigo.

Learning Right

My next endeavor and direction for Vastuworld the sister concern of Vastu Times is to expand in the arena of technical education.

As a qualified architect and for some one who has experienced the technical education system in India I have decided to give back to society. I am determined to start an academy that would teach students interested in the field of Bau Biologie or Building Sciences the in-depth knowledge of the science and the techniques involved. After conducting a number of online correspondence workshops and internal workshops I find that there is a huge gap between what is taught and the practicality of the science, in many of these institutes.

Vastu has been a myth for most people and has now become a very commercial aspect for most whom without proper understanding misuse the Science. With proper understanding and interpretation of the Science it can be a very powerful tool in healthy living and in turn help the Society grow. We have to start at the bottom, it is the young impressionable minds that need to know the right use of the knowledge and have the correct information before they become professionals.