Vedic Mathematics

Easy Subtraction Rule: How to do a quick mental calculation

If you want to subtract 4679 from 10000, you can easily apply the Nikhilam Navatashcaramam Dashatah sutra ("All from 9 and the last from 10"). Each figure in 4679 is subtracted from 9 and the last figure is subtracted from 10, yielding 5321.

"Whatever the extent of its deficiency, lessen it still further to that very extent; and also set up the square of that deficiency"

For instance, in computing the square of 9 we go through the following steps:
The nearest power of 10 to 9 is 10. Therefore, let us take 10 as our base.
Since 9 is 1 less than 10, decrease it still further to 8. This is the left side of our answer.
On the right hand side put the square of the deficiency that is 1.sq. Hence the answer is 81.
Similarly, 8 square = 64, 7 square = 49.
For numbers above 10, instead of looking at the deficit we look at the surplus. For example:
and so on.

This is based on the identities (a − b)(a − b) = a.sq − 2ab + b.sq and (a + b).sq = a.sq + 2ab + b.sq.

Basic Numerology

We all have three numbers that prove to be important in our lives.

• 1. Psychic Number - About our personal psyche found by adding the numbers of the date we were born on. For example if you were born on the 16th of the month, your number is 1+6=7; if born on the 29th, your number is 2+9=11=1+1=2.

2. Destiny Number - About our longer time luck. This is found by adding our complete date of birth to get our number. For example if you were born on the 16th of june 1971, your number is 1+6+6+1+9+7+1=31=3+1=4

3. Name Number - Our name has a number attached to it which is connected to our life. This is found by referring to the chart on the left to obtain the number attached to the alphabet. For example Sharad Mathur = 1+8+1+9+1+1+4+4+1+2+8+3+9=51=5+1=6

Please note that one of these numbers has a major impact on the important dates and numbers that occur in our life.

The Vedic Square

The Vedic Square is one of the basic building blocks for design with Vaastu. The patterns created can be used as building ornamentation, spiritual symbols and as design elements within the landscape of a site.

Patterns can be created from numbers. The Vedic Square is formed on a 9-by-9 grid, with the products of the numbers in the top row and left column placed at each intersection point. When the product exceeds 9, the two digits are added to form a single digit. The completed square exhibits many patterns, such as that formed by the sevens and ones, which can be transformed into other patterns.

First Vaastu Presentation - Wichita 2005

I gave my first formal Vaastu presentation in the heart of America - Wichita; of Wizard of Oz fame. The presentation was held in an IIDA meeting at our wonderful sponsor Marsha's showroom.

Pat from Teknion with Marsha organized Indian food and dessert as well as had the entire audience oriented East or North as they are beneficial directions. I have attached some pictures of this event held over two years ago.

Vaastu Purusha Mandala

The Vaastu Purusha Manadala is one of the basic templates used in planning with Vaastu. It is a meta physical representation of a human on the site of a building.

NE (Element) - water

SE (Element) - Fire

SW (Element) - Earth

NW (Element) - Air

Center (Element) - Ether

Vaastu Purusha Mandala
The Vaastu Purusha Mandala is an indispensable part of Vaastu Shastra and constitutes the mathematical and diagrammatic basis for generating design. Purusha refers to energy, power, soul or cosmic man. Mandala is the generic name for any plan/chart, which represents the cosmos metaphysically/ symbolically, a microcosm of the universe.
In Hindu Cosmology the surface of the earth is represented as a square, the most fundamental of all Hindu forms. The earth is represented as four cornered with reference to the horizon's relationship with sunrise and sunset, the North and South direction. It is called Chaturbhuji- four cornered- and represented in the symbolic form of the Prithvi Mandala. The astrological charts or horoscopes(Rasi, Navamsa, etc.,) also represent in a square plan the ecliptic- the positions of the sun, moon, planets and zodiacal constellations with reference to a specific person's place and time of birth.

Sakala (1 square) corresponds to Eka-pada
Pechaka (4 squares) corresponds to Dwi-pada
Pitha (9 squares) corresponds to Tri-pada
Mahaapitha (16 squares) corresponds to Chatush-pada
Upapitha (25 squares) corresponds to Pancha-pada
Ugrapitha (36 squares) corresponds to Shashtha-pada
Sthandila (49 squares) corresponds to sapta-pada
Manduka/ Chandita (64 square) corresponds to Ashta-pada
Paramasaayika (81 squares) corresponds to Nava-pada
Aasana (100 squares) corresponds to Dasa-pada

Mandala and building
The concept of sakala and nishkala are applied in buildings appropriately. In temples, the concepts of sakala and nishkala are related to the two aspects of the Hindu idea of god/ worship - Sagunopaasana, the supreme as personal God with attributes and Nirgunopaasana, the supreme as absolute spirit unconditioned by attributes. Correspondingly, the Sakala, complete in itself, is used for shrines of gods with form- sakalamoorthy- and to perform yajnas. However the Nishkala is used for installation of idols without form- nishkalamoorthy- and for auspicious, pure performances. The amorphous centre is considered beneficial to the worshippers, being a source of great energy. This could also be used for settlements.
In commercial buildings, only odd number of modules are prescribed as the nishkala or amorphous centre would cause too high a concentration of energy for human occupants. Even here, the Brahmasthana is left unbuilt with rooms organised around.
In accordance with the position occupied by the Gods in the mandala, guidelines are given for zoning of site and distribution of rooms in a building. Some of these are northeast should house the pooja room, east- bathroom, southeast- kitchen, south-bedroom, southwest- armoury, west- dining, northwest- cowshed, north- treasury.

Vaastu Course Outline and Details

Details for the Vaastu Course

Course Number is 4933, Subject Code 9 (Religion and Culture)
Ceu points is 0.2, 2 hours
Biography Sharad obtained an architecture degree from Bombay, started a Vaastu Consultancy in 1995 in India, and completed a MBA from Toronto specializing in Marketing in 2005. He has helped a number of clients in India and North America to design their spaces based on these principles. Sharad has spoken on invitation to IIDA and AIA audiences in North America and has demonstrated the scientific aspects of ancient sciences and their relevance in modern times.

Learning Objectives

The primary objectives of the presentation are:

1. To understand the building blocks of the ancient science of Vaastu
2. To link the principles of Vaastu to magnetism, gravity and solar radiation.
3. To understand how to use these principles to design beneficial living spaces.

Content Outline
The content follows the below mentioned format:
1. A brief history of the origin of Vaastu – mythology and reason
a. Use of PowerPoint
b. Narrative story telling
2. An explanation of the five elements that affect all spaces and living beings – fire, water, earth, ether and air
a. Power Point
b. Story telling
3. The relevance of the elements with Death
a. Story telling about Hinduism and other religions regarding death
4. Understanding solar radiation and the effect on life
a. Power Point
b. Drawing on white-board to explain infra-red and other solar radiation effects on us
5. Understanding magnetism and earths magnetic effect on buildings and living beings
a. Narrative story telling and white-board drawing
b. Power Point
6. Understanding chemistry of compounds and stable forms
a. Narrative story telling and white-board drawing
b. Power Point
7. An explanation of how to correctly take directions
a. Narrative story telling and white-board drawing
b. Power Point
8. Understanding the guidelines used when designing as per Vaastu
a. White-board drawing
b. Power Point
c. Discussion

Omaha Vaastu Presentation - Feb 2007

Feb 15th, 2007 presentation in Omaha, Nebraska was held at a great venue - house of Mark which is a designer house that will be showcased on HG TV's Home show. It was fun to present to a team of around 50 designers who were leaders in the field of design and exhibited their thirst to learn more about architecture from other cultures. I have attached a few pictures which will serve as a memory to the great time I spent in omaha.

Some Indian Temple Pictures

Ranakpur Jain Temple

Akshardham Temple

Konark Temple - Facts

Konark Temple - Wheel

Konark
in the state of Orissa, India, on the Bay of Bengal, sixtyfive kilometres from Bhubaneswar. Konark is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), built in black granite by King Narasimhadeva I (AD 1236-1264) of the Ganga dynasty.

The temple is one of the most important Brahman sanctuaries and is a World Heritage Site. It takes the form of the chariot of Surya (Arka), the sun god, and is heavily decorated with stone carving.

The entire complex was designed in the form of a huge chariot drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquisitely decorated wheels. The entrance is guarded by two lions, which are shown crushing a war elephant each. Each elephant in turn lies on top of a human body. The temple symbolises the majestic stride of the Sun god. At the entrance of the temple is a Nata Mandir. This is where the temple dancers used to perform dances in homage to the Sun-god. All around the temple, there are various floral and geometric patterns. There are also human, divine and semi-divine figures in sensuous poses. The poses contains couples in various amorous poses, and are derived from the Kama Sutra.

The temple is now partly in ruins, and a collection of its sculptures is housed in the Sun Temple Museum, which is run by the Archaeological Survey of India. The poet Rabindranath Tagore wrote of Konark: "here the language of stone surpasses the language of man". Konark is also home to an annual dance festival, held every December, devoted to classical Indian dance forms, including the traditional classical dance of Orissa, odissi. On February 16, 1980, Konark lay directly on the path of a total solar eclipse. Konark beach is a popular tourist destination, though the waters are deceptively calm. Its main attraction lies in its views of the temple.

Kitchen Vaastu

Vaastu your Kitchen!
The kitchen deals with the health and nourishment of the family. It can directly cause illness and loss of health if placed or designed inappropriately. Many of us spend long hours in the kitchen cooking our favorite foods for ourselves and our loved ones.



LOCATION
The location of the kitchen in the house should be in the south east side. In case this position is not possible, we can position it in the northern sector of the house. South east is the direction governed by Agni, the god of fire. The inaccurate positioning of the kitchen can cause ill-health, tension and unhappiness for the inhabitants of the house.
APPLIANCE POSITION
Position the stove in the south-east side, but never touching the north or east sides. The kitchen platform is best placed on the east side which allows the cook to face auspicious east while cooking. Storage units should be placed on the south or west walls for storing utensils and crockery. Water taps in the north east are most beneficial. Appliances like dishwasher and toasters are preferred on the south side due to their heat production.
OTHER
Maintain even number of windows and doors in the kitchen for stability and for good health of occupants.
BAD VAASTU
1. Kitchen located in the east, north east part of the house will be detrimental to the health and will cause mental tension for inhabitants.
2. Stove in the north or east of the kitchen will cause possible accidents
3. Windows in the south or west side bringing in the impure infrared rays from the sun and contaminate food stuff.
4. Location of tap for drinking water in the south or west sides will increase the risk of ill health for persons consuming the water.

Home Office Vaastu

Vaastu your home office!
The home office is becoming more and more important, with most people working occasionally from home and conducting their small businesses and interests from here. People are spending long hours in their home office and are positioning it with care.


LOCATION
The location of the office in the house should be in the south or west sector for better focus and concentration. Never locate the office in the north east sector of the house-this will affect your work quality.
FURNITURE POSITION
Position the desk facing north, east or north-east and in the south west quadrant of the room. Always maintain windows on the north and east side for best quality of day light. The direction for the entrance to the office is preferred on the south side for maximum amount of business activity. Keep the treasury or safe in the north part of the room in order to gain continuous financial rewards.
Always position the furniture in the south and west sectors of the room and keep the north and east sectors clean for good Vaastu.
Facing south or west while working will decrease the capability of the person to take good decisions and focus on work.
OTHER
Maintain odd number of windows and doors in the office for dynamism and for new opportunities.
BAD VAASTU
1. Office located in the north, east or north east part of the house will be detrimental to the work and will mostly stay inactive.
2. Furniture or closets in the north or east of the room
3. Entrance on north side will make the office suffer from inactivity
4. Owner sitting in north or east side facing south or west will face poor decision making and will have difficulty working in this location

Bedroom Vaastu

Vaastu your bedroom!
The bed room is perhaps the most significant room in the house because we typically spend one third of our lives here; sleeping or resting or spending some intimate moments with our family.
LOCATION
The location of the bedroom in the house should be in the south west sector for stability in relationships. Never locate the bedroom in the north east sector of the house-this will cause negative effects on your relationship.
FURNITURE POSITION
Most of us constantly change the direction of our bed in order to find that perfect direction for comfortable sleep. That direction for the bed should be - facing south for pleasure, west for comfort and East for knowledge. Never face the head of the bad to north as the person will experience disturbed sleep and nightmares. The window in the east or north side brings in the fresh sun light each morning refreshing us and preparing us for the new day. Avoid sleeping under a beam or truss because this puts an unnecessary stress on your relationship.
Always position the furniture in the south and west sectors of the room and keep the north and east sectors clean for good Vaastu.
Never position a mirror in the room which faces the bed. This can cause sleep disorders and the resident will always bear a tired feeling in the morning.
COLORS
Use warm colors like reds and oranges on the south and west walls and cooler colors on the north and east walls. The coolest in the north east and warmest colors in the south west for the greatest benefit to the senses.
OTHER
Locate your Pooja in the north east sector of the room and keep that portion of the room without furniture and cupboards. For good health and fortune locate a source of water in the north east sector next to the Pooja. This could be a water cooler, fish tank with light color or a water fountain.
BAD VAASTU
1. Bedroom located in the north, east or north east part of the house.
2. Furniture or closets in the north or east of the room
3. Mirror facing bed
4. Windows in the south or west side of room.(please keep curtains drawn in this case)
5. Warm colors in the north or east side
6. Water or Pooja in the south or west sectors of room

The Beginning

The story of Vaastu is 5000 years old and 12 years old in my life. I started the journey with a project in New Delhi for a large silk exporter who insisted that Vaastu was a requirement for his project. I resisted, but finally conceded to the strength of my client's convictions and belief. He had a Vaastu pundit check my work and suggest the rules required to plan effectively. The project opened my thoughts to an ancient and valuable science lost in time to the new age of scientists.

Vaastu has changed the way I look at buildings and spaces and has helped me and many of my friends to harness the powers of nature to our advantage. Moving to Canada in 2000 strengthened my belief in the science for career prospecting to money planning activities. Today I preach the science to designers all around North America in order to increase the awareness and knowledge of this smart science.

The scientific and objective "me" never left and I went ahead and completed an MBA rather than a degree in an occult science. I believe that a mix of objectivity with science is a good way to comprehend ancient sciences and communicate them to a larger audience.