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A large part of human life revolves around the home: in the workplace, the stores, the rooms and buildings where we travel, and finally, the cozy, quiet corner of our own home. And being in the room, you probably felt its mood: in one room you want to sit and relax, but in the second on the contrary - out of nowhere there is activity and vivacity. What is interesting, this is true not only in stationary rooms, but also in the salons of trains, buses and cars.
So the task of Vastu and its Chinese sister Feng Shui is to design your environment in such a way that it would help you in your daily life, allowing you to focus on the main thing. For example the dining room should stimulate hunger, the living room - sociability, the study - mental agility, and the bedroom - to promote relaxation.
Vastu is an ancient Indian Vedic art of bringing the primary elements that exist both outside and inside of us into a state of harmony. By creating a harmonious space, it helps you to cope with the difficulties of life without excessive physical and emotional cost.
The word Vastu itself (vaastu) is derived from the root vas, meaning “to live” or “to experience”. Consequently, Vastu by nature is not reducible to mere architecture, and the art of life is embodied in its entirety, and man is perceived in unity with the universe and the energy of the Primary Elements.
The beneficial effects of Vastu are manifold. On the physical level, Vastu means a comfortable and comfortable environment full of space and light. On the psychological level, along with the aesthetic effect, there is a sense of well-being, tensions gradually disappear and relationships improve. On a spiritual level, a sense of harmony deepens and the desire for meaning in life is strengthened.
Vastu not only makes your life easier, reducing the number of difficulties and increasing the harmony and peace of your mind, but it changes your destiny. Yes it changes your destiny, so follow the advice of Vastu and open the gates to a healthy, happy and prosperous life. This is why many great temples and palaces in India are masterpieces of Vastu and testify to the effectiveness of this ancient architectural science.
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art (literally translated as “winds and waters”) that draws on the Chinese understanding of the dynamic flow of energy through the universe and, like Vastu, seeks to maintain a proper balance between the forces of nature.
The peculiarity of Feng Shui is that it has shifted from a personal (divine) approach to an impersonal (consumer) approach. That is, it does not consider the personalities who are in charge of certain spheres of life and space, but simply their energy aspect. The personal aspect means to be grateful to someone and to give something in return as gratitude. The impersonal aspect means that there is no one, there is just energy around, just take what you need and live happily ever after.
Regarding the basics, there are two basic philosophies in the world, the imperpersonal and the personal.
Feng Shui is a completely impersonal philosophy.
All recommendations of Vastu are given to help a person to achieve perfection of life, which is expressed in the understanding of God, his own essence and relationship methods, while the task of Feng Shui is simply to adjust the material life, to balance the energy of the surrounding space
Feng Shui also looks at how to honor the Laws of Nature, but not as much emphasis as Vastu on offerings and offerings to Deities.
Vastu is primarily aimed at unlocking the inner potential of a person, his spiritual being, which subsequently leads to an improved material situation, and such a person has already become rich both financially and spiritually. In Feng Shui attainment and progress is set primarily on the material, static background
Vastu system is based on the harmony of the universe, which is expressed in lunar, solar and temporal effects on human consciousness and physiology, thus giving understanding of the fact that we are part of a huge creation of the Most High. This means that it is important to learn to live in harmony with others, establishing close friendly relations with them. Whereas Feng Shui is purely consumerist attitude towards this creation of God (this is relative).
In the end Vastu changes your destiny for the better, while Feng Shui simply gives you energy "stability
Despite some outward similarities Vastu and Feng Shui have very profound differences. Vastu is the art of positioning yourself properly in space and finding peace, not for the sake of peace, but for the sake of realizing God in that space, i.e. Vastu is not an end in itself, but a means.
Taoism, which is the basis of Feng Shui, is impersonal completely. There are two poles Yin and Yang, the masculine and feminine, and there are energies that you can use to your advantage.
In the Vedic philosophy of Vastu - masculine and feminine have primary origins. In Vastu, all energies are from God and are used in service to Him. Thus, Vastu and Feng Shui lead to different goals. Feng Shui is for material prosperity, Vastu is for spiritual growth.