What it does
Uses the East for relationships, social bonding, meditation and study.
Where
East zone; deity facing East; fruit trees in the East
When
Sunrise
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Explanation and notes
Fruit trees should be in the East because the sweet rays of sunrise fill the fruits; even the mouth feels sweet before sunrise. To create sweetness in relationships, in society or in the family, the East is selected for such work. The magnetic anomaly of the East is directly connected to the West and balances it; the devta Aryama draws the full energy of the sun and passes it on to Mitra. Of all 16 zones, gravitational force is most balanced along the East-West axis through the centre (Brahmasthan). The rays carry gold content, which is why Aryama is shown in gold. Gold binds people, as a gift of gold keeps a relationship for life, so the East is called the social contact zone. It is also very good for meditation and study.
The 81 pad grid, used for any house, factory, business or office, has 32 devtas (the 32 digpal) seated around its outer ring in the pishach bhoomi. One round covers 360 degrees, so each outer pad covers 360 divided by 32, that is 11.25 degrees, and half a pad 5.625 degrees.
Directions fall at every 90 degrees, the corner directions (vidisha) at 45 degrees and the zones at every 22.5 degrees, giving 16 zones. Each corner has three parts with different properties, for example Nairitya splits into dakshini nairitya (SSW), nairitya (SW) and paschimi nairitya (WSW).
Find the centre, draw a reference line, set off the measured tilt to get exact North, then mark 22.5-degree zones starting 11.25 degrees on either side of North, using the Geo Vastu chakra or an ordinary protractor.
After zoning, mark the 32 outer padas of 11.25 degrees each: Soma (N5) is centred on exact North, extending 5.625 degrees on each side, and the remaining padas follow every 11.25 degrees.
For an irregular plot, measure the degree of one wall or axis, draw a line through the centre parallel to that wall, set off the measured tilt to get exact North, and then mark the zones as usual.
On large plots such as villas, kothis and farmhouses, the whole plot inside the boundary wall is zoned for the gate and outbuildings, while the house itself is zoned on its constructed area alone.
The outer pishach bhoomi of a plot is always left open on all sides, and on a North-facing plot the building is placed in the South and West part, leaving open space for energy to enter.
About two hours before sunrise the sun sends ultraviolet rays into the North-East, which bring the greatest alertness to the neurons and glial cells of the brain. This pure energy suits the pure soul, so the North-East is the zone of clarity of mind and the place for worship.