vastu sastra

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> Dear Srila Acaryapada,

>

> Please accept my most respectful obeisances.

> All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

>

> Here in Brisbane Australia we are finalising the master plan for the new

> temple project.

>

> We took advice from an expert in Vastu sastra who recommended certain

> changes in our plans which could prove to be quite costly. He says if we

> don't change our plans then the result could be disastrous according to

> Vastu sastra.

>

> Some devotees are questioning whether we should take the extra trouble and

> impracticality of the changes, especially as Prabhupada never went into

> vastu in that much depth, but seemed to more stress chanting of the holy

> names as overcoming all inauspiciousness.

>

> could you please give us some advice about how much we should take the

> vastu sastra considerations into account over practical planning?

>

> thank you,

> your insignificant servant,

> Deva Gaurahari Das

 

Madhu Pandit das is a good person to correspond with regarding Vastu Sastra

as he has studying it a great deal while establishing his Bangalore Centre.

He one explain how Vastu shows the how the natural forces are flowing. If

you go against the flow then it is like swimming upstream or riding on a

bumpy road. You can go, but it will be more troublesome.

 

Other Vastu experts explain how some features affect the financial success

of the project and that certain elements help bring in financial support

more abundantly. Water to the North or North Eastern direction is said to

be auspicious in this regard. If you think about it then you find that the

richest temples in India all have water bodies to the North. Tirupati and

Guruvayur temples stick in the mind.

 

I don't remember Srila Prabhupada saying anything against Vastu as such.

One thing is there that different experts may have different visions about

it. I wouldn't just listen to one expert since others might have other ways

of adjusting. If all say the same thing then you might consider. It is like

ayurveda --- a lot depends on the expertise of the Doctor to apply the

principles.

 

If what they suggest is totally impractical there are usually other options

given in Vastu Sastra. It isn't a black and white thing. Just like Visnu

Deities can normally face East, South or North, but East is usually

considered best. Then under some geographical situations a particular

direction is better.

 

The managers can consider this as one influence and then make a decision. An

expert Vastu Sastra-vit can offer a number of solutions to problems. The

Vedas are a science and utilizing it is beneficial. There may be other

considerations.

 

I hope this finds you blissful and healthy in Krishna consciousness.

Your ever well wisher,

Jayapataka Swami