Space Directions as per Vastu Shastra
Space directions as per Vastu shastra, considered by the ancients to be active forces, were expressed in the form of Gods guarding the compass points. The table depicts the directions ruled by them :
|
God |
Direction |
Attribute |
Embodiment |
In the house |
|
• Brahma |
Centre |
Creator |
Balance & Creativity |
Central Courtyard Sitting room |
|
• Indra |
East |
Renewal & Rebirth |
Fertility Wealth & Children |
Children's bed room, bath room without toilet |
|
• Agni |
South-East |
Potent internal energy |
Health |
Kitchen, Fire place, Electric equipment |
|
• Yama |
South |
Law & Justice |
Life & Death |
Bedroom Bathroom Storage |
|
• Nirtti |
South West |
Nocturnal Deity |
Fame Income Longevity |
Bedroom Bathroom Office Storage |
|
• Varuna |
West |
God of Water & rain |
Fate Karma |
Living room Library, Bedroom |
|
• Vayu |
North West |
Lord of the wind |
Social life and business |
Dining room Guest room Kitchen, Bathroom |
|
• Kubera |
North |
Lord of Precious Stones |
Wealth Career |
Study Library Dressing room |
|
• Soma |
North-East |
Immortal elixir |
Knowledge |
Pooja room Meditation Room |
