Farm Vastu

The principles of Vastu Shastra can be conveniently put to use for choosing
agricultural land, for building a farm-house or while performing various farming
operations. It is believed that it will lead to an impressive result onterms of
agricultural production and general ptosarity.

1 Agricultural land should have slope towards the East or the North directions.
But it should not be towards the West or South direction.

2 The agricultural land should never be multilevel. It is necessary that that the
plot is leveled. However if it has multileveled blocks the slope should be slanted
towards the East or the North sides. If the land blocks have a downward slope
towards the South or the West expenditure at the residences exceeds the
income.

 The agricultural plot should be square or rectangular in shape. It should not

have a cut in the South-East or the South-West direction. By building a soil or
brick wall that is a raised boundary of at least two to three feet or a compound
wall this should be removed to make the plot regular in shape.

3 On the West or the South sides of the agricultural land tall trees can be
planted as these will prove beneficial.

4 While sowing any crop it should be in the East-West direction. Here the plants
will receive adequate sunlight.

5 Underground water storage, tanks boring and other structures should be

located in the North-East direction of the North or the East sides. Wells should
not be situated in the North-West, South-East or the South-West directions as it
will lead to huge losses. Drainage for supplying water to the crops should be built
from South to North.

 The farm house or the hut in the field should be in the South-West side. The
farm houses generally belong to the land owners.

 The huts or residences for the agricultural laborers should be in the

South-East or the West directions.

 The cattle pen should be in the West or the North-West directions. This
will give a boost to the income of the family.

 While tying the pet animals their faces should be in the Northern
direction. If it not possible then they should face the East.

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 Pet animals should never be tied in the South, North-East, or the South-West
direction.

 A high thick compound wall 10 to 20 feet in length and 6 feet in height should
be in the South and West sides of the South-West direction of the field. A full
fledged wall compound or a raised platform in the West and the South directions
will also prove beneficial. There should never be a compound wall or a raised
platform in the East or the North directions as well. A wire compound is also
permissible.

 New seeds should be sowed on an auspicious day with the chanting of

hymns. Sowing should not be done on Tuesdays or Saturdays. While sowing a
new crop the recitation of Gayatri Mantra or Surya Mantra can be very helpful. It
is always fruitful to invoke the blessings of god before setting out for an important
task.

 The process of sowing should start from South-East direction and then
move onto the South, South-West, West, North-West, North-East and East
in a clockwise direction. The reaping of the crop should start from North-
West, North, North-East, East, South-East, South, South-West and then
West. This, too, should be done clockwise.

 A sacred fire pit should be prepared in the South-East direction and some
grains of the first reaping should be offered to Lord Agni. Some of the grain
should be given to the pet animals as well. Some ears of the new crop should be
kept in the East and worshipped with Tamarind and kunku. If a New Moon day
occurs during the reaping season then a coconut should be broken in the field
while facing the east. This needs to be done in the evening. The pieces of this
coconut should be kept at the centre of the field and the four major corners of the
field. The following day these pieces should be collected and thrown on the dung
hill.

 If possible on all the New Moon days a marking nut, lemon, seven chillies and
a lemon should be tied on the main entrance of the field and the farm house to
ward off evil powers.

 The equipments that are used in the field should always be kept in the
South-West corner or the Southern direction. Never keep them in North-
East, North or East directions. The ideal place for the thrasher machine, the
bullock cart and other vehicles is the North-West or the North direction.
These should not be kept in the North-East corner.

 When the ready crop is taken out to the market for sale it should be taken out
from either the North, East or the North-West directions. This will result in quick
sale and good income. If the crop is taken out from the North - East gate both the
sale and the payment will be delayed. If the crop is taken out of the South-West

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gate it will not get a good price. If the crop is taken out of the South-East gate it
leads to loss and troubles.

 The fodder is to be kept in the South or South-West direction of the field.

Dung cakes or the ash should be kept in the South-East direction while the
fertilizers and chemicals, important for the crops, should be kept in the Western
corner.

 If subsidiary crop is to be taken along with the main crop the subsidiary crop
should be grown in the West or the South direction.

 While ploughing the field for a new crop it will be beneficial if it begins
from the South-East and then clockwise move onto the North-East
direction.

 If the agricultural business is done on a large scale the heaps of grain are to
be raised in the West direction. The packing and dispatching office can be
located in the North-West part of the West side. Tractors, trucks etc. which carry
the grain should be parked with their faces towards the North or the East.

 Proper worship should take place before the first sack of a crop is kept.

 As far as floriculture is concerned Red and Pink flowers should be planted

in the East; White and Yellow flowers in the North, the Dark Blue and Blue-
Black flowers in the South while the Blue and Violet flowers should be
planted in the West.

 There should never be a mound at the centre of the field. Tall trees, flowers
or crops should not be planted here.

 As for as possible there should not be any pits in the field. In case they are,
they should be located in the East or the North direction.

 Mounds on the South or the West direction are permissible.

 To the East of the field a row of black basil plants should be planted. These
are good for the crops.

 For horticulture the short trees should be planted in the East or the Northern
blocks and tall trees in the South or the West block. Amla, tamarind, lemon or
thorny trees should be planted in South block; guava in the east; custard apple in
the North; Pomegranate in the West and mango, coconut, jamblum (Indian
berry), Kauth and others in the South.

 While taking a banana crop in the field on the eastern side or the Northern
Side of the North-East direction at least ten feet should be kept vacant. It should
also be remembered that in a square field of 9x9 feet bananas should not be
planted at the center.

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 If grapes seeds are planted then they should be from South to North
directions. While sprinkling water the same direction needs to be followed.

 Fire for warming should never be set up at the centre, the North-East and the
North directions.

 While working in the field, reaping or giving manures to the field one must
face towards the East or the North. Never face Southwards.

 Scare crows should be placed in the South and the West directions.

 Temples should not be constructed in the field. In case it is there it should be

in the West. The idol should face the East. Idols of Maruti, Shani, Mhasoba,
Munjya, Pirbaba and Asra should not be installed in the field. According to Vastu
Shastra the idols of Ganesh, Shivpind, Gurudatt, Shri Ram, Shri Krishna, Vishnu
and Laxmi can be consecrated here. However, all the rituals should be followed
properly and regularly.

 Only the fields on the North or the East side should only be purchased for
agricultural purposes. Adjacent fields on the South or the West of an existing
agricultural land should not be purchased under any circumstances. However if it
is necessary it should be purchased or taken in somebody else`s name. The field
owner should not purchase it in his own name. If some part of the field is to be
sold, the part lying on the West or the South should be sold.

 The plot with river or canal on the North or East sides should be purchased. If
the river or the canal is on the South side economic loss is imminent. If the well is
in the South-West corner of the field there are chances of the field owner`s
accident, illness or suicide. A well in the South-East block can make the field
owner go bankrupt. If the well is in the North-West block grain can be stolen or it
may also lead to enmity.

 A well in the West is acceptable. But here a wall should be built in the East of
this well. The height of the wall should be slightly more than the height of the
well. If a motor or pump is installed on the well it should be installed in the South-
East direction. Instead of covering it completely some space for the passage of
air and light should be kept. The drains or the tanks built near the well has to be
in the Northern section. Tanks built for drinking water for animals should be in the
Western block.

 The stairs or ladder for entering the well should be in the West or the South
directions.

 If an overhead tanks is built for water to drip or sprinkling of water in the field,
it should be built in the West direction. Overhead tanks, well and electric pole
should not obstruct the main entrance of the farm house.

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 Electrical appliances like generator, transformers or electric poles in the field
should be in the South-East corner or in the West direction. The electric poles of
the government should not pass through the centre of the field.

 The modem laboratory of the big farm houses should be situated in the West
side.

 If fisheries are to be set up in the field, it should be in only half the field and in
the East or the North direction. But do not build it in the Southern block.

 If Goat farm is to be set up it should be in the West or the South block.

 Poultry farms should be set up in the Western block of the field.

 If nursery is to be set up in the field it should be in the East or the West

directions.

 As far as the watchman of the field is concerned he should live in the North-
West of the West or South-East of the East or South directions. Residence for
the watchman should not be given a room in the South-West direction. It can
incur huge losses for the owner of the farm.

 When a new farm is purchased proper Bhoomi Puja should be done.

Navgraha Pooja is advisable too.

 No work should be done after sunset in the field. Even the animals should not
be put to any work.

 Cactus or other plants giving out white liquid should not be planted in the East
or the North directions.

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Application Of Vastu Shastra in
Agriculture
Vastu Shastra is depended on the five basic elements of nature.If we follow use
of Vastu Shastra in choosing agricultural land, for building a farm house or while
sowing the seeds it leads to fantastic different in the agricultural production.
1.Agricultural land with a road on the south should be avoided as far as possible.
2.Passage should not be allowed from one’s agricultural land to the agricultural
land to others.
3.Agricultural land should have slope toward the east or the north. It should not to
be towards the west or south direction.
4.On the west or south sides of the agricultural land tall trees are beneficial.
5.While sowing any crop it should be east-west it gives the plant good sunlight.
6.The farmhouse or the hut in the field should be in the south-west side.
7.Pet animals should never be tied in the south, north-east, or the south-west.
The pet animal should not tied facing the south direction at any cost.
8.There should never be a mound at the center of the field, tall trees, flowers or
the crops should not be planted here.
9.There is no objection to mounds on the south or the west direction.
10.To the east of the field a row of black basil plants should be planted. It helps
the crops.
11.While planting grapes it should be from the south to the north. Water should
also be given south to the north direction
12.Scare crows should be in the south and the west direction.
13.The modern laboratory of the big farm house should be situated in the west
side.
14.If goat farm is to be set up it should be in the west or the south block.
15.Poultry farms should be set up in the western block of the field.
16.If nursery is to be set up in the field for sale plants, it should be in the east or
the west direction.
17.The watch man of the field should live in the north-west of the west or south-
east or south direction.
18.When a new farm is purchased proper Bhoomi Pujan should be done there.
Navagraha puja is advisable and then crops should be sown.
19.After sunset no work should be done in the field. Even the animals should not
be put to same work.
20.Cactus or other plants emitting white liquid should not be planted in the east
or the north direction.

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Guidelines for Agriculture Vastu

After analysing the Vaastushastra tenets and principles, some ground rules can
be formulated for deriving optimum benefits from Vaastu- Vidya at the planning
stage itself

Before Planning a Vaastu

The following guidelines if interpreted and applied in the right spirit, can
help in planning and designing a virtuous Vaastu.

• Geometric axis of the Vaastu should be aligned to match with the

geomagnetic axis of the plot.

• The North-South axis should be longer than the East-West axis.

• The major part of the Vaastu construction should be located in the

Southwest zone of the plot and open spaces should be provided in the
Northeast direction.

• Underground water tanks should be planned in the North and the

Northeast directions.

• Ground terrain should have gradual slopes towards the North and the East
directions.

• Lumber room or storage room should be located in the Southwest comer.

• Excavation should commence from the Northeast side and move in a

clockwise direction towards the Southeast side and then onto the
Southwest direction. Activities like providing a footing for the structure and
ground filling must begin in the Southwest.

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• To avoid any ill effects of neighbouring Vaastu and its domain, it is
advisable to complete the construction of the entire compound wall before
commencing any other construction activity. The South and the West side
compounds should be of stone construction, solid and heavy, and with
sufficient height.

• Soil-analysis should be carried out. The soil not having requisite

characteristics as per the Vaastushastra should not be used for ground
filling. Good quality soil should be procured from elsewhere, for this
purpose.

• A bore-well or a constructed well for a water source should be located in

the North or the Northeast directions.

• The Southern walls should not have any door or window openings. The
wall in this direction should be either 18-inch (45-cm) thick construction or
a double wall with cavity in-between.

• Maximum possible number of doors, windows, and ventilators should be

provided in the North, Northeast, and East directions.

• In the same house, differential levels for internal rooms are not advisable.

• Basements and cellars should be avoided.

• Roofs, if provided, should have slopes towards the East, the Northeast,
and the North directions.

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• Roofs slanting towards the South and the West directions are not
advisable.

• If possible, an additional room or a floor should be constructed on the

Southwest side.

• Extra height should be allowed for parapet walls on the South and the
West sides.

• The Southwest plinth level should be 9 inches (22.5 cm) higher than the
other plinth levels and the planned ground slopes towards the North and
East directions should be taken into consideration before determining the
other construction levels.

• Audumber family trees should be planted on the South border, while the
West side could have Nilgiri (Eucalyptus) trees or medicinal, herbal, and
aromatic plants and bushes.

• The North and the East sides should be provided with open spaces for
free air circulation.

• In cases where the neighbouring plot includes a water-body or pond on its

Northeast side, the height of the compound wall on the Southwest -side of
one's own plot should be raised sufficiently to make the Southwest side
extra massive. This provision can be made at the landscaping stage itself

• It is considered profitable to purchase additional adjoining land on the

North, Northeast, and East sides. On no account any land should be
acquired on the South or West sides, once a house has been constructed
on a plot.

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• In construction of the structure proper, uneven shapes, fancy windows and
unwarranted cantilever projections should strictly be avoided.

• In ownership flats, options for prior planning are limited. Hence, the
Vaastu should be made healthy and full of vitality through external means.
Selection of a painting scheme for the flat based on the Shri Ranga
Chakra in such cases proves very helpful.

• Lightweight items should be placed in the North and the East directions,
while rigid and heavy things should be located in the South and the West.
This principle is applicable not only to the entire Vaastu, but to individual
rooms also.

• If the East side is blocked on any account, additional windows should be

provided in the North direction. If possible, the sunlight should be beamed
in from the East direction by making use of some sort of reflector
mechanism.

• The North, Northeast, and East side walls should be decorated preferably
with photographic frames or paintings of Goddesses and wall papers with
natural scenery etc...

• The North, Northeast and East side walls should be painted with bright
glossy colours, while the painting scheme for the West and South side
walls could use dull, mat-finish type colours.

• Toilets should be located in the South and the West.

• A Vaastu with 100% matching of characteristics and performance as

espoused in Vaastushastra is an idealistic condition. In practice, it is
absolutely necessary or sometimes, even sufficient to achieve minimum of
50% to 60% of the characteristics of the ideal conditions in a Vaastu.

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• Overhead tank should be on the West side. A tank on the North or the
East side is also permissible. But, underground or ground level water
should never be stored in the West or the Southwest directions.

• One should sleep with his head pointing towards the East* or the South
direction. Beds should be arranged accordingly. (*as per ancient texts on
Vaastu Vidya)

• Puja-room (prayer room) should be planned in such a manner that the

back of the Goddesses should touch the East side wall, with the person
facing the East direction while performing the Puja.

• Multi-coloured fancy lamps should be fixed on the North and the East
walls, specifically avoiding the South side surfaces.

• If possible, the Vaastu should be extended by 4 - 5 ft (1.5 meters) in the

Northeast direction to ensure the Northeast directional bliss for the
household or a shop.

Vaastu Rules for Agriculture

• Agricultural land should be divided into equal rectangular plots, preferably

with breadth to length ratio of 1: 1.618. The longer side should be oriented
along the North-South axis, while the shorter side along the East-West
direction.

• Electrical power points should be located in the Southeast comer.

• The bunds on the South and West sides should be at a higher level, while
those on the East and North sides at a lower level or the ground on these
sides should be a flat terrain.

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 • One-tenth of the plot on the Southwest side should be raised by
constructing a solid stone parapet.

• The ground should have descending slopes towards the North and East
sides.

• Trees should be planted in the South and West directions.

• Planting of trees in the North and East directions should be avoided.

• A well should be dug in the Northeast, North or East side of the plot.

• Any shed or a farmhouse on the plot should be constructed in the

Southwest comer of the plot.

The following code of belief of Vaastushastra governs the landscaping

process;

• Making the Southwest side massive and heavy.

• Loading the South direction.

• Providing descending slopes towards the North, East and Northeast

directions.

• Constructing an underground water tank in the North, East or Northeast

direction and providing a small water pond or open water body in one of
these directions.

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 • Elevating the compound walls on the South, Southwest and West
directions and ensuring that these are massive and heavy.

• Constructing the compound walls on the East, Northeast and North sides
with light-weight material and maintaining these at a relatively lower
elevation.

• Locating the electrical power transformer and other electrical power points
in the Southeast comer.

• Constructing a cottage in the Southwest comer of the plot,with minimum

side margins.

• Planting of Nilgiri (eucalyptus) trees in the West zone of the plot, along
with some varieties of medicinal, herbal and aromatic bushes.

• The above code of belief allow certain qualitative improvement in a

Vaastu, endowing it with virtues and purity. Few of the predominant effects
are;

• Interrupting the South 'Pingala' current flow.

Achieving energy-mass balance through proportionate compensation for

geomagnetic and energy disturbances.
Regulating the excessive southern zone temperatures through water - vapour
emission processes of trees like Nilgiri (eucalyptus) and Neem (margosa).

• Creating a healthy and wholesome atmosphere inside the house through scent
and aroma of herbal plants.

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• Enhancing the quality of the Vaastu through beneficial effects of transverse
polarisation of sunlight falling on an open water surface.

Though outmost care has been taken to develop these rules / guidelines, It is
necessary to understand it in a proper perspective and spirit. For successful
application of rules, in-depth analysis and study must back up the whole exercise

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Vastu Sastra Effect on Agriculture

1 Agriculture land with road in south is considered inauspicious.

2 Allowing passage through own agriculture land to others’agriculture land is

inauspicious.

3 Slope towards east or north is good.

4 Multi-level land is not good.

5 Square or rectangular land is good.

6 Tall trees on west and south are good omens.

7 Well or pond in north-west, south-east or south-west is bad omen.

8 Regulate the flow of water from west to east or from south to north to have
beneficial effects.

9 If a farm house or hut is planned, it should be located at south-west side.

10 Cattle shed, if planned, should be located at west or north-west side.

11 Tie the animals facing north or east with preference to north.

12 Under no circumstance the animals should be tied facing south.

13 Do the sowing or planting on Tuesday or Saturday.

14 Sowing or planting should be started from south to south-west and ended

clockwise at north-east.

15 Begin the crop reaping from north-west to north and end clockwise at west.

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16 Keep the implements in south-west, north-east, north or east side.

17 Ensure the crop is removed from the land through north, east or north-west
side. This will help fetch better price.

18 Keep the fodder in south or south-west side.

19 Keep the fertilizer and pest management items in west side.

20 Start the field preparation work for sowing or planting south-east to the north-
east clockwise.

21 In case of floriculture cultivation, plant red and pink flower plants in east, white
and yellow in north, dark-blue, and blue-black in south, blue and violet in west.

22 Mount or tall tree in the centre of the field is inauspicious.

23 Row of black basil plants in east end side is good.

24 In horticulture cultivation plant short trees in east or north, tall trees in south or
west, tamarind, lemon or thorny trees in east, custard apple in north,
pomegranate in west, coconut, mango and the like in south.

25 In case of grape cultivation do it from south to north.

26 Working or reaping should be done facing east or north. While giving

manures, follow the same pattern.

27 In case of fisheries utilize only half the land in east or north direction. Under
no circumstance it should be in south direction.

28 In case of goat farm it should be in west or south side.

29 For poultry farm, west side is auspicious.

30 Nursery for sale purpose, east or west is best.

31 Avoid work of any nature after sun set.

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