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Vastu
The plot of land needs examination mostly on shape,
topography, roads around, compound wall, the main gate
and
open spaces
around the main structure etc. Shape
Where the aforesaid requirements are not
obtainable, remedial measures are to be adopted. This is done by cutting
off the interference and giving it away or keeping it off the corrected
boundary through barbed wire fencing. The rejected area can be made a
receptacle for dumping garden refuse etc. to make compost. This
correction is a MUST before any construction activity is taken up. Corners
Cut or rounding off at the
corners is best avoided. This is particularly baneful at the north-east. Topography
Ideally the downward slope
should be from all sides to the north- east. Alternatively, the slope
should be either to the north or to the east which implies that the plot
would be facing the north or the east. Ensure that the slope is to be
corrected, if a fault is noticed.
In plots facing the west or the south no relaxation
of the direction of slopes is accepted. Instead, remedial measure
is to be adopted. For instance, if the plot faces south, the
direction of the slope of the entire plot should be made to the east
only and, instead of a surface drain running in the south direction make
vertical exit points leading into an underground drain which discharges
the drainage out of the
house in the south. Which means that the adverse slope underground is
permitted as a compromise. In short, whatever be the direction of the
face of the plot, ensure that the slopes conform to the directions as
discussed earlier in respect of open areas. The purpose is to let
the plot have freedom for air and light from the north and the east and
restriction from the west and the south. Roads around
A plot with roads on all the
four sides ensures progress and prosperity. Such plots are uncommon. But
then, a plot with road to the north or to the east is also excellent.
The one with roads on both the north and the east is still better as it
receives the maximum impact of the Eshan force. Plots facing the west or the south are not so good, but need not be rejected. These are amenable very greatly to remedies. These remedies, basically, are in the form of ensuring the above related slopes, receptivity, location of the main door and the location of the main gate. Sometimes, we find a road ending blindly. A plot located at such an end suffers from the adverse impact of the forces generated by the traffic operating on the road. The residents of the homes on such plots make no progress and suffer from multiplicity of problems. Compound wall
The excavation for the
compound wall should be started from the north-east and proceeded till
the south-west end is reached. The erection of the wall should be done
in the reverse order. The underlying idea is to ensure that weight at
the north-east end is maintained always at being less than the weight at
the south-west end. To serve this purpose
one more care should be taken. The western and southern walls
should be kept thicker and taller than those on the northern and the
eastern sides. So also the walls at the east and the north may be
retained at a low level topped with barbed wire or chain link fencing.
For screening, a decorative hedge may be planted in addition. The gate
Where space is not a constraint, as in parks, farm
houses, large bungalows etc., the exact location of the gate can be
subjected to a little more elaboration at each of the above noted ends.
But for all practical purposes, the positions, as related above and
indicated in the diagram, are sufficient. Also, corner plots have roads
on two sides. Here again, special consideration is provided.
The height of the doors in the gate must not exceed
the height of the compound wall. Space around the building
This
study takes us into four main directions, namely, east, west, north and
south as also the four corners inside the compound, around the main
structure. We divide the study based on open space, outhouses,
underground water storage, well, septic tank and plantation. The open space
Adequate care must be taken
to ensure that the space between the main house and the compound
periphery on the northern side is distinctly more than that on
the southern side. Similarly, the space on the eastern side must be
maintained as more than that on the western side. This is regardless of
the direction which the property faces in relation to the abutting road. Outhouses
Need is often felt to have
some cover somewhere around the main
house. This is mostly in respect of a garage, servant quarter, reception or the like. Commonly, the easy victim therefore is
a corner spot in the
compound. An outhouse or a shed is innocuously set up or it may be a
part of well intentioned plan, knowing little of the hazards it has in
store for the well being in the premises.
The corners at N-W, N-E and S-E belong to air, God
and fire. Any erection therein, which
restricts free movement of air along the walls, interferes with smooth
operation of the natural process allotted
to the respective corners. Not that a cover is entirely
forbidden, the only precaution required is that a distance, say about
one meter, is provided between the outhouse and the compound wall
or the periphery for circulation of air in
the corner . Moreover, the roof of the cover at N-E should be low, say not more than two meters. In the other two
corners the height should be less than the height of the main building.
None of these three corners may be utilized for storing lumber, scrap
etc. N-W is suited best for
employees and vehicles. S-E is suited equally well for employees but as
a second choice for vehicles.
The position at S-W is different. This belongs to the demoness. Hence, we do not allow freedom
of air in the corner. The outhouse in this corner is erected adjacent to
the two walls and the height of the roof may be kept higher than that of
the main building with advantage. Utilization is recommended for lumber,
scrap and all such material which mostly remains static or out of use.
It must not be used as a garage, else the vehicle would get neglected
and develop faults conducive to stagnation and expensive maintenance.
The accommodation in this corner is not to be allotted to an employee.
Else, he becomes obstinate
and unruly. If a tenant is put there, he assumes a firm foothold and may
never agree to leave.
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