Vaastu And Seven Chakras

The Vastu Purusha Mandala also represents the subtle body with the Seven Psychic Centers or Chakras.
The South-West corner (Nairitya) where the Vastu Purusha has his legs corresponds to the Muladhara Chakra and denotes
the Earth Principle. Just as the legs support the weight of the body, the base (Adhisthana) for the Muladhara should be stable
and strong. Accordingly, the South-West portion of the building is the load bearing area; and should be strong enough to support
heavy weights. Just as the feet are warm, the South-West cell represents warmth and heat; even according to the atmospheric
cycles, the South-West region receives comparatively more heat.

Svadhisthana Chakra is in the lower stomach region near the kidneys. It is related toWater Principle (Jala/Apa). On the Vastu
Purusha Mandala, it is to the South and to the West. Therefore, the wet areas like bathroom etc. are recommended in the South or
in the West portions of the building. It is for sewerage (Utsarjana).

Manipura Chakra is at the navel and relates to energy, Fire, or Tejas. While in the womb of the mother, the fetus is fed with the
essence of food and energy through the umbilical cord connected with its navel. The Vastu Purusha Mandala shows Brahma at
the navel of the Vastu Purusha. Further, the lotus is the base (Adhisthana) of Brahma. Thus, navel connects Brahma with Jiva
or pinda or life. It is left open and unoccupied. The central portion of the building is to be kept open. It is believed that Vastu
Purusha breaths through this open area.

Anahata Chakra is near the heart. It is related to Vayu (Air) regulated by lungs. The lung region of the Vastu Purusha should be
airy.

Vishuddha Chakra is near the throat from where the sounds come out and reverberate in space. This region
represents Space (Akasha). The word OM is uttered through throat. The echo of that sound vibrates in the hollow of the bone-box
of the head and in the space in brain. The head of Vastu Purusha is in the North-East corner (Ishanya).

Ajna Chakra is between the eyebrows. This direction is related to open spaces(Akasha). Atmospherically, North-East is cooler
and so should be ones head. The prayer room (Devagraha) is recommended in the North-East portion of the house.