December 2008 Edition
Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)
Sun salutation, popularly known as Surya Namsakar, is one of the important and best components of Yoga. Men, women and children of any educational and financial background can perform this simple and highly effectual series of poses to increase the fitness level.
By performing Sun salutation, you can experience better mind-body synchronization. Surya Namaskar is a Sanskrit term and it means salutation to the Sun. The yogis who propagated this ‘Asana’ believed that Sun is the only visible symbol of immense strength, potency and vitality. Therefore, one who performs Sun salutation properly would get vital energy from the Sun. The...
Vaastu & Yoga
The term Vaastuyogam, it is absolutely clear, takes its origin from two words,Vaastu and Yoga. While Vaastu refers to a dwelling or structure, Yoga, derived from ‘Yuj’, means to link or unite. Both Vaastu and Yoga are ancient sciences that provide immense benefit to human beings when followed appropriately.
On the surface level, perhaps, one is inclined to say that the two systems appear to be dissimilar. But it is easy to understand that both are integral when you think about your external well-being (structure) and physical fitness.
What is the significance...
Medicinal plants and...
Plants with medicinal values help people to get relief from several diseases and maintain good health. In one form or another, such plants gain almost everyone on the earth. Most of the plants grown for medicinal purpose are not ‘ornamental’. These plants have healing properties.
Aloe Vera:-
Aloe is a widely liked houseplant with history as a resourceful remedy. Normally known as Aloe Vera, the leaves of this plant can be used on cuts and burns for instant relief.
Aloe Vera is an acaulescent or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing approx....
DO NOT PLAY...
In the recent times ever since I know the practice of Vaastu, lot of things I tend to observe. In the process I come across many facets of buildings under construction – Commercial complexes, Industries, Hotels, hospitals so on.
I find that the Mankind is unkind to natural elements. For instance I come across many commercial buildings. The builder / developer hands over the property with proper frame made up of cement concrete, brick walls and flooring finished in ceramic tiles or any such material.
A Business based...
Brothers Mr. Pranav and Mr. Sachin explain why they are comfortable and confident…
Mr. Pranav B. Khira and Mr. Sachin B. Khira founded Balas Industries in 1993, The marketing set up is located off Chowpatty Seaface, Mumbai whilst the manufacturing facilities are located at Changodar Industrial Estate, Ahmedabad.
The company deals in and manufactures modern, scientifically designed, space saving office furniture systems. It also deals in sophisticated mobile storage solutions in association with Nord Plan – Denmark
Both Mr. Pranav and Mr. Sachin spoke at length with Vaastuyogam about their Vaastu experience. Given below are excerpts from the conversation.
When did you first...
Vaastu Turnaround -...
Vaastu helped me grow my business in a big way
- Mr Hemant Bakshi
Interspace Design comprises a team of professional architects and designers who graduated from National Institute of Design & School of Architecture, Ahmedabad, who over the last 28 years has created elegant and beautiful workspaces for people across industries – hotels to hospitals, industrial projects, educational institutes, showrooms and residences.
They have a successful track record and proven abilities for creativity and efficiency in quality, cost and time management....
Greetings.
Both the issues of Vaastuyogam brought out in October and November 2008 have elicited positive response from readers. My contacts in India, Africa, Singapore, Middle East, America, Canada plus some other countries have sent emails appreciating the articles and pictures published in Vaastuyogam so far.
After my brief tour to Tanzania and Lagos during Diwali. I have realized one important factor. The inclination to deploy Vaastu tenets both in residential premises and commercial structures has surged among people. In fact, all people whom I have met in my foreign tours in the...
FAQS
Can you explain the basic difference between Feng Shui and Vaastu?
As compared to Feng Shui, the scale of Vaastu is far larger and all encompassing. Around 300 BC, during the time of the Mauryan Empire and expansion of Buddhism, many scholars from China visited India and were impressed by Vaastu principles. They then adapted these principles in their way to the Chinese environment.
Feng Shui is a Chinese system of keeping a balance of forces in the land or surroundings. In Feng Shui (Mandarin, Chinese word meaning “wind-water”), the land is regarded as living and as reflecting the pattern...
Vaastu inputs for...
* The main entrance of the house is the key to happiness.
* People entering from main entrance should be welcome with good Symbolic idols or themes not Shoes,
Toilets and Staircase
* Lion, Elephants, Eagle, Horse, are good symbols
* Ganesh, Hanuman, Buddha, Jain Gantakaran Mahavir are also good symbols,
* Good quote or statement or any symbolic religion or religious themes are good at the entrance.
Never have the following in front of the main door.
1. Shoes
2. Toilets
3. Staircase
The Vaastu Way
I am beginning this new VaastuGyan series of short articles related to the subject of Vaastu. In this series I will be unfolding the many layers that surround Vaastu. I warn the reader from the onset itself that Vaastu is a subject far too wide and deep to be covered exhaustively in any form or length, leave alone a series of short articles. Nor will it be possible to master Vaastu merely by reading all available books and articles. This fact must be borne in mind. Please be cautioned this series can – at best – be the first step...
