The Origin or birth story of Vastu

Purusha
According to Hindu Mythology, there was a fierce war between Devtas (God)
and Asuras (Demons). Lord Shiva stood for Devtas. During the war with
Andhakasur, some drops of his sweat fell on the earth from Shiva's head.
From this drop of sweat, a gigantic being took birth. This enormous being is
known as Vastu Purusha. The vast giant claimed himself as Lord Shiva's son
and got permission to eat 'Triloka' (because of his excessive hunger) from
Lord Shiva. As soon as the giant started eating Trilok, the gods became
frightened and resorted to Brahma to save the world.

So, with the help of Astha Dikapalakas (the guardian of 8 cardinal directions),
Lord Brahma, to save Triloka, ordered other Devtas and Asuras to pin him
down on the earth with his head towards the northeast and feet towards the
southwest. Brahma occupied the central part of Vastu Purusha, and the other
44 deities (45 energy fields) who represent the various aspects of our life
possessed the different parts of his body. Brahma then blesses the Vastu
Purusha that whenever a structure is built on earth (as compensation), that
structure will become your food if you do not worship at that time. So, there is
a belief, if you perform this ritual whenever you build any structure on a vacant
plot, you will be blessed by Devtas, but if you don't serve this ritual, you may
fall into the rage of Asuras, better prepare to welcome in sorrow in life.

What does Vastu Purusha Mandala

symbolize?
The significance of the Vastu Purusha Mandala
'Vastu Shastra' is based on the theory that the earth is a human being
throbbing full of energy and life. Vastu Purusha Mandala symbolizes this
human being or cosmic man, and we explain the theories with the help of a
diagram or chart called Vastu Purusha Mandala (chart). Every minute detail
related to any single structure or construction on earth is based on the
principles of Vastu Purusha Mandala architecture. It starts from digging a
vacant plot to the completion of the building- Brahma and the 44 deities ( Total
45 deities ) known as energy fields slowly occupy their determined places with
the development of the structure. So, we can see that Vastu Purusha Mandala
is the core of vastu design for temples, houses, offices, and factories for ages.

The Structure of Vastu Purusha

Mandala: 45 energy fields
However, the Vastu Purusha Mandala is not just a giant picture encased in
many cells and squares. As previously said, it shows the intersection and the
energy currents that flow in the human body. According to vastu shastra, we
know this energy current profoundly impacts our mind, body, and soul. After
the completion of the building, the inhabitants living there can experience the
effect. The above diagram is depicted in the square in a 360-degree chart
format. The diagram is divided into 9*9=81 parts or squares. In this diagram,
we find Brahma in the central part known as Brahmasthan and 44 deities in
their determined places. Here among 45 deities, 32 gods are shown in the
external closures and 13 deities in the internal closures. They rule various
aspects of our life according to their inherent qualities. The core theory of any
vastu planning & design stands above Vastu Purusha Mandala. The room of
the house has to be plan according to the characteristics of each energy field
among 45 deities located on the Vastu Purusha Mandala. Vastu Purusha
Mandala with 8*8=64 squares, called Manduka/Chandita Mandala. However,
the diagram which shows 9*9=81 courts is called Paramasaayika Mandala.
These two 9*9 and 8*8 grids are mainly popular among vastu practitioners.
The Vastu professionals used Paramasaayika Mandala to design homes,
palaces and the Manduka mandala to design temples.

A summary of 4 Vithi- Brahma Vithi, Deva Vithi,

Manushya Vithi, Paishacha Vithi, and an
Explanation of all 45 Deities
Brahma Vithi
The center of any vastu is considered the most sacred part of the building. But
do you know? In Vastu Purusha Mandala, this place is also known as Brahma
Vithi. The center of the vastu Purusha mandala is called Brahmasthan, the
place of Lord Brahma. After Shilanyas, when the construction of the
foundation wall reaches the plinth level, this sacred energy field originates-
Brahma occupies his place. It is believed that this divine energy field of
Brahma is responsible for the creation and existence of everything in the
universe. It is believed that this divine energy field of Brahma handles the
creation and existence of everything in the universe. So, according to vastu
shastra, you should never mess with this place.

Deva Vithi

With the progress of construction, when the raising of the wall reaches a
height of 5-8 feet, the energy field of Brahma expands in four directions in the
Vastu Purusha Mandala. These four directions are occupied by 4 Devtas (out
of 12 Adityas mentioned in Bhagavata Puran). These 4 Devtas also symbolize
the four heads of Brahma. They carry forward the process of creation. Let's
have a look at their responsibility in Vastu Purusha Mandala :

Bhudhar: Bhudhar offers the power of manifestation of self.

Aryama: Aryama offers the power to establish a new connection.

Vivaswaan: Vivaswaan offers the energy to gain success or fame in life.

Mitra: Mitra gives you the power of inspiration.

Manushya Vithi

After raising the wall more (the casting of the roof is remaining), the energy
fields expand in four diagonal directions (i.e., northeast, southeast, southwest,
northwest). Now the energy fields extend themselves more to the outer part of
the Vastu Purusha Mandala diagram. We can see this in each of these
directions. Two energy fields take birth. For example, if we draw a line to
divide the northeast from southwest and northeast from the southeast, we can
see a single energy field takes shape and forms on each side of this dividing
line. Let's have a look at the responsibility of these energy fields in Vastu
Purusha Mandala :

North East
Apaha: This energy field spreads the energies of healing.

Apahavatsa: Apahavatsa is the carrier of the healing power generated by

Apaha to its inhabitants.

South East
Savita: This energy field offers energies to motivate any action.

Sosa/Savitra: This energy field gives you the energy to continue those
actions.

South West
Indra: This energy field is highly beneficial for business, enhancing business
properties' growth.

Indrajaya: This energy is a channel through which you can achieve the growth
or prosperity of business.

North West
Rudra: This energy field helps carry out tasks without interruption and ensures
the flow of activities in life.

Rudrajaya: This energy field provides supportive energy to carry out ideas and
also stabilize the mind.

Paishacha Vithi

Now we come to the outer part of the periphery, where we can see 32 deities
or energy fields develop and take place in a concentric pattern. Once the
casting of the roof is completed, in each of the diagonal directions, four energy
fields form. In this process, we get 16 energy fields that take shape in
diagonal directions.

North East
Aditi: Aditi is the mother of Gods (Devtas), so this energy field in the Vastu
Purusha Mandala gives you security.

Diti: Diti is the mother of Asuras (Demons). She widens our vision and helps
us to see the actual truth of life.

Shikhi: From this energy field, you get the power of ideas and attain the ability
to project your thought to the world.

Parjanya: Parjanya is the giver of rain. So, this energy field blesses its
inhabitants with fertility and makes their wishes come true.
South East
Brisha: This energy field is known to motivate any thinking or activity.

Akash: Akash symbolizes space, so this energy field offers you the space for
manifestation.

Anil: Anil symbolizes air. So, this energy field helps to uplift the fire in your
soul to start any action further.

Pusha: Pusha blocks the path of enemies.

South West
Bhringraj: This energy field extracts the proper nutrient from food and
removes wastage of food.

Mrigah: This energy field initiates curiosity in you, needed to attain any skill.

Pitra: Pitra, our ancestors, provides us with safety and happiness in life.

Dauwarik: Dauwarik represents Lord Shiva's vehicle Nandi (known for wide
knowledge). So, this energy field makes its inhabitants highly knowledgeable
and genius.

North West
Shosha: Shosha provides detoxification from negative emotions.

Papyakshama: This inauspicious energy field does not do any good to you, as
it gives you addiction, diseases, and the feeling of guilt in life.

Roga: This energy field offers you the needed support in life.

Naga: Naga initiates craving in you, also provides emotional enjoyment. Now,
let's look at the 16 more energy fields which form in the four cardinal
directions after the construction of the superstructure (though all the
construction work is done, the installation service of plumbing, electrical
connections is remaining).

East
Jayant: This energy field refreshes your mind and body and also provides
victory.

Mahendra: Mahendra or Lord Indra helps to establish a connection with others

and provides you with administrative power.

Surya: Surya is known as the core controller. This energy field gives you a
healthy life, fame, and power.

Satya: Satya initiates authenticity and credibility in you and ensures your
status in society.

South
Vitara: This energy field represents falsehood and pretension and causes
sorrow and depression in life.

Gurhakshat: Gurhakshat binds the mind to the limit.

Yama: This energy field binds the universe in law and order.

Gandharva: Gandharvas are known for their art and music. So, this energy
field rules all kinds of art and music.

West
Sugreev: This energy field makes its inhabitants the receiver of knowledge.

Pushpadant: Pushpadant is the granter of fulfilling all desires.

Varun: It is believed that Varun, the lord of the sea, blesses its inhabitants with
immortality.

Asur: The responsibility of the Asur energy field is to release the mind from
temptation.
North
Mukhya: Mukhya, another name of Lord Vishwakarma, defines the principal
purpose of the construction and helps to start it into action.

Bhallat: This energy field is the granter of huge abundance in life.

Soma: This is the place of Lord Kubera. We know Kubera is the lord of wealth.
This energy field ensures money and opportunities in life.

Bhujag: Bhujag is the lord of hidden treasures. So, this energy field, also
known as the preserver of medicines, secures the health of the occupants.

Marmasthana: Vital Points of Mandala

While a vastu architect plans the entire property layout, it is essential to
respect Marmasthana's energy point. Marma or Maha marma in vastu is the
vital energy coordinates on the vastu purush Mandal diagram, which we
should not hurt by pillars, nails, or any heavy structure. According to Brihat
Samhita, there are nine maha Marmasthanas. The intersection of the six
diagonals (as mentioned in the picture ) calculates vastu marma points.

In Vastu Soukhyam and Samrangangan Sutradhara, these diagonals are

known as Vanshas. The diagonal extends between the following cells-from
Shikhi to Pitra, Aditi to Sugriv, Jayant to Bhringraj, Roga to Anil, Mukhya to
Bhrisha, Sosha to Vitath. Maha marma is the point where the directional
crosses each other.

The head, mouth, heart, navel, anus, and nipples are the six significant parts
of Vastu Purusha, just as a human being. We should never hurt these
sensitive points in any manner. The horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines we
draw inside the mandala are the veins of Vastu Purusha through which the
cosmic energies flow, make the plot a living entity.

We must not make any pillars, walls, doors, windows upon these points. As
previously said, Vastu Purusha is considered a human being. So, according to
vastu shastra, if we hurt the marma points of vastu purush mandala by a
marma vastu vedha, it may cause severe vastu defects for that structure.
Application and Importance of Vastu
Purusha Mandala in Subject like 'Vastu
Shastra'
What is the principal aim of vastu shastra? It is based upon the importance of
sunlight, airflow, magnetic flux, and earth energies on humans. The chief
objective of vastu shastra is to offer the inmates of the house maximum
positive energy from everything to lead a healthy and stress-free life. The
Vastu Purusha Mandal is not only a graphical presentation of 45 energy fields.
It is the distribution of vastu energy that directly interacts with our
subconscious mind.

Vastu Mandala grid exists all single pieces of property. It may be a plot, home,
office, or factory 45 energy grids present everywhere. So before preparing any
layouts for new construction or analyze any existing property, the casting of
vastu Purusha mandala is mandatory. Each part of any building is designed
according to the Vastu Purusha Mandala diagram, as every energy field has
specific characteristics. However, it is impossible to follow all the rules
mentioned in Vastu Purusha Mandala guidelines today, as most of us live in
flats. But to get the best results, we should consult with a good vastu
practitioner.

FAQ

Q1. Is Vastu Purusha Mandala necessary for each vastu analysis?

Answer: Vastu Purusha Mandala is the core philosophy of every vastu space.
It is essential for every vastu analysis (i.e., house, flat, office, factory). Design
the vastu Purusha mandala diagram first, and then you can proceed with your
plan. You should never proceed with design and planning without Vaastu
Purusha Mandal.

Q2. How to consider Vastu Purusha Mandala for a flat or apartment?

Answer: Most people are often confused in that case. For example, a floor has
four flats. So, the people usually consider the entire floor to calculate Vastu
Purusha Mandala. But according to vastu shastra, it is wrong. Consider only
your flat to calculate the Vastu Mandala grid.

Q3. How to draw Vastu Purusha Mandala for irregular and diagonal plots?

Answer: You can draw Vastu Chakra using the polar or angular division
method for irregular and diagonal plots. AutoCAD is the best drafting software
for drawing vastu grids accurately.

Q4. What is the head direction for Vastu Purush in the southern hemisphere?

Answer: The head direction for Vastu Purusha in the southern hemisphere
towards the southeast is equivalent to the Vastu Purusha's head directly
towards the northeast direction in the northern hemisphere.