Are There Remedies for Vastu Dosha in Ancient Vastu Shastra Texts?

When we ask whether ancient Vastu Shastra texts prescribe remedies for Vastu Dosha, one important principle becomes clear if we study these texts from the beginning: just as Ayurveda follows the principle “Prevention is better than cure,” similar principles and rules are found in the ancient texts of Vastu Shastra.

However, when we study these ancient texts carefully and “read between the lines,” we come across certain messages and principles. Based on these principles, it is possible to correct certain defects in already constructed homes according to the traditional knowledge of Vastu Shastra. This article discusses such remedies.

Under the guidance and blessings of respected Maggirwar Sir, Dr. Dhundiraj Pathak and Dr. Shrikrishna Jugnu, I had the opportunity to learn several practical, experience-based Vastu remedies. After practically implementing these remedies over the last twenty-five years, I realized the importance of studying our ancient traditions.

There are at least 80 to 100 traditional texts in the Vastu Shastra tradition. If these texts are collectively studied and compiled, they could provide enough material for several books dedicated exclusively to Vastu remedies.
In my book “Sukhi Vastu,” I have compiled knowledge from 39 such texts. I was inspired to write this book by my revered teacher, Dr. Shrikrishna Jugnu of Udaipur.

While teaching Geopathic Stress, Dr. Avinash Kulkarni and I also studied the subject of locating underground water. We subsequently started training workshops for people interested in locating borewells and wells. Later, based on the Brihat Samhita, I wrote a book titled “Dakargal.” It has been useful to many water dowsers in Maharashtra.
The book explains ancient principles attributed to Saraswat and Manu Rishis regarding how underground water can be identified through signs observed on the surface of the land.

Vastu and the Four Fundamental Concepts

In this article, I discuss principles related to Garbha Vinyasa described in texts such as Manasara, Matsya Purana, Aparajita Pruccha and Mayamatam, along with remedies associated with different directions.

Before discussing Vastu defects, let us first understand the four definitions of Vastu described in the Mayamatam.

The land on which a house is constructed is called Vastu, while the structure constructed on the selected land is called Bhavana.

According to the Mayamatam, Vastu can be understood through four important aspects:

1. Bhumi – Land
   Bhumi refers to the land on which a house is to be constructed. The land is selected after examining factors such as its slope, shape, soil and other characteristics.
2. Bhavana – Building
   While constructing a building, its shape, directions and internal arrangement are considered.
3. Bedroom
   A person spends approximately one-third of their life in bed. Therefore, the bedroom is given considerable importance in the Mayamatam tradition.
4. Vehicle
   The vehicle through which we travel or move from one place to another also requires proper care, maintenance and cleanliness.

The Importance of Garbha Vinyasa

Chapter 12 of the Mayamatam describes certain rituals and procedures to be performed on the land while constructing a house.
When a woman is pregnant, special nutrition such as folic acid and calcium may be provided for the development of the foetus. She is given nutritious and enjoyable food, and special care is taken of her.
Similarly, while constructing a house or building, Garbha Vinyasa is described as a process intended to strengthen and sanctify the foundation of the building.

According to the traditional description, Garbha Vinyasa is performed below the ground, at a depth of approximately one Purusha, or around seven to eight feet, at the location where the foundation is being prepared.

Ideally, this process is performed during the construction of the house. Those who construct their homes after following such traditional Vastu practices are considered fortunate.

However, when a house has already been constructed and Vastu defects are believed to have developed, certain principles are found in texts such as Mayamatam, Manasara, Samarangana Sutradhara, Matsya Purana and Aparajita Pruccha.

To apply these principles, one must study, contemplate and understand the relevant traditional सूत्रs.

After examining a particular property, if a direction has been extended, cut, disturbed or its internal arrangement has been incorrectly designed, a Vastu defect may be identified according to these traditional principles.

Interestingly, the ancient texts generally do not provide a large number of specific remedies for correcting such defects. One notable exception is the Manushyalaya Chandrika, which describes Panchashirsha Sthapana when a column, beam or wall is placed at the heart or navel of the Vastu Purusha—that is, at the Brahmasthan.

Panchashirsha or Panchapashumukha Sthapana is described in texts such as Manushyalaya Chandrika and Vastu Vidya.

In South India, Nambudiri Brahmins perform Panchashirsha Sthapana as an elaborate ritual. Rangoli designs are created using various natural colours, the space is decorated with flowers, and the 45 deities associated with the Vastu are invoked and worshipped through Panchopachara Puja.
It is a complex and lengthy process, traditionally performed with great devotion by practitioners following the South Indian tantric tradition.

Using Traditional Principles for Vastu Remedies
When I observed this ritual, I noticed the deep devotion with which the practitioners invoked the 45 deities.

Natural colours made from leaves, roasted rice, turmeric, kumkum and rice flour are used to create the traditional designs. Panchashirsha Sthapana is then performed as a traditional remedy for Vastu defects.

Apart from this exceptional ritual, very few specific defect-removal procedures appear to be directly prescribed in the ancient Vastu texts.

However, by studying and contemplating the ancient texts, it can be understood that some of the procedures described for Garbha Vinyasa may also be applied as traditional remedial principles for defects that arise in existing buildings.

While doing so, certain important factors need to be considered.

Direction-Wise Vastu Remedies

Northeast Direction – Ishanya

If a Vastu defect exists in the Northeast direction—for example, a toilet, a cut in the Northeast corner, or an elevated portion in the Northeast—traditional Manasara-based practices describe the use of crystal gemstones along with specified grains, metals, medicinal substances, minerals and fragrances.

Removing a toilet from the Northeast is considered particularly beneficial according to this approach. However, in modern apartment culture, removing an existing toilet is often not practical.

In such situations, the traditional approach described here suggests using metals, grains, minerals, medicinal substances and fragrances as remedial संस्कार in that location.

Southeast Direction – Agneya

If there is a water tank in the Southeast, a cut in the Southeast direction, a well or borewell in the Southeast, or an entrance from the Southeast corner, the Manasara tradition describes gemstone placement as a remedy.

Accordingly, coral, copper, specified grains, minerals and medicinal substances may be placed in the Southeast according to the prescribed method and an appropriate auspicious time.

The text states that such practices may help reduce the perceived defects associated with the Southeast direction.

The quantity and proportions of the materials to be used depend on certain calculations related to the size of the property.

Quantity of Gemstones and Materials

According to the experience described in the article, for a house or flat measuring approximately 1,000 square feet, at least 100 carats of gemstones may be required as a deposit.

Along with this, the specified grains, metals, minerals, medicinal substances and fragrances are used.

The article states that noticeable results have been observed within approximately 90 days after performing these संस्कार.

Entrance at the Corner

The traditional principle states:

“Dwara Koneshu Varjayet Sarvada.”

In Vastu Shastra, entrances located directly at the corners of the four sub-directions are traditionally discouraged.
Although entrances can exist in all four primary directions, they are traditionally recommended only in specific positions.
In modern apartment architecture, however, entrances are sometimes positioned close to corners.

In such cases, the traditional remedy described here is to install a wooden threshold and place the gemstones, metals, grains, minerals, medicinal substances and fragrances associated with the respective direction beneath the threshold.

For apartments, where major structural changes may not be possible, this method is presented as an alternative.
The article states that such methods have been practically experienced over the past twenty years.

In some apartments, a small portion of the flooring is opened and materials such as a Swastika Yantra, Akshata, directional gemstones and other substances are placed beneath the floor. The area is then closed and the direction is traditionally energized.

Although this process is complex, the article states that people living in such apartments have experienced benefits from this traditional Vastu-remedy process for periods of approximately ten to fifteen years.

Kirlian photography has also been used in some such cases to compare the property before and after the remedial process. According to the observations described in the article, differences were noticed in the aura field and an increase in what was interpreted as positive energy was observed.

To perform these remedies, the article emphasizes studying the Garbha Vinyasa chapters of the Manasara and Mayamatam.The first step should be a detailed Vastu inspection to identify which directions contain defects.

The appropriate traditional संस्कार can then be performed in the relevant direction.

The article states that such remedies may not necessarily provide permanent results but may provide relief from perceived Vastu defects for approximately 15 to 20 years.

These methods are also described as financially more practical than changing one’s entire house.
Simply advising someone to move to another house may seem easy, but people choose their homes for many important reasons: proximity to schools and colleges, workplaces, businesses, neighbourhoods and social surroundings.

Therefore, suddenly changing one’s home can be an extreme solution.

The traditional remedies described in the above-mentioned texts can instead be explored as methods of addressing perceived defects while continuing to live in the existing home.

East Direction – Purva

If there is a defect in the East direction, particularly if the East side of the building is closed or elevated while the West is comparatively lower, traditional Vastu principles consider this a possible defect.

Other examples include a toilet, garbage, old belongings, scrap material, a storeroom, unnecessary objects or a septic tank located in the East.

According to the Garbha Vinyasa principles described in the Mayamatam and Manasara, crystal gemstones along with specified substances such as Lahi, Trishula plant material and silver, together with a copper Swastika, may be used.

A small pit may be prepared in the East, and the specified materials may be deposited according to the area of the building and the prescribed proportions.

The article recommends performing the process at an appropriate auspicious time under the guidance of a knowledgeable priest.

According to the traditional Vastu perspective presented in the article, these practices are believed to support:

Women’s health

Financial flow within the home

Economic stability

Support and well-being of elderly family members

Business growth

Career advancement and promotion

Overall positive energy in the home

The article also recommends the use of the Vastu Harmony East Direction Vastu Dosha Nivaran Kit as an alternative.

Southeast Direction – Agneya

A cut in the Southeast direction, the presence of water, a septic tank or water tank, the absence of the fire element, or the presence of a well or borewell in the Southeast are described as possible Vastu defects.

According to the Mayamatam and Manasara, the remedial process may involve:

Coral gemstone

Copper

Bel

Medicinal substances

Kulith grain

These materials are traditionally placed in a pit in the Southeast at an appropriate auspicious time under the guidance of a knowledgeable priest. After the prescribed ritual, the pit is closed.

According to the traditional framework described in the article, the remedy is intended to reduce the effects associated with Southeast Vastu defects and encourage beneficial energy.

The article associates this direction with:

Women’s health

Financial stability

Better cash flow

Health and well-being

Business growth

Career advancement

Overall positive energy

The Vastu Harmony Southeast Direction Vastu Dosha Nivaran Kit is also suggested.

South Direction – Dakshina

Possible Vastu defects in the South include:

A pit or depression

Septic tank

Underground water tank

Basement

Borewell

Well

South side being lower than the North

Very large openings or balconies in the South

Leaving excessive open space in the South while constructing the house toward the North

According to the Manasara tradition described in the article, the following materials may be used:

Blue Sapphire

Tin

Metal

Yellow resin

Aloe vera

Swastika Yantra

These materials are traditionally deposited with the prescribed ritual on an auspicious day and at an appropriate muhurta under the guidance of a knowledgeable priest.

According to the article, these practices are intended to reduce South-direction defects and support financial stability and health.

The article also associates the remedy with:

Improved financial inflow

Support from elderly family members

Better health

Business growth

Career advancement

Positive energy within the home

The Vastu Harmony South Direction Vastu Dosha Nivaran Kit is also recommended.

Southwest Direction – Nairutya

If the main entrance is located in the Southwest, or if there is a septic tank, pit, borewell, well or large opening/balcony in this direction, the article considers these possible Vastu defects.

A Southwest depression while the other directions are comparatively elevated is also described as a concern.

According to the traditional Vastu interpretation presented in the article, such conditions may be associated with:

Career obstacles

Lack of career stability

Difficulties for the principal male member of the family

Mental stress within the family

Loss of opportunities

Significant financial difficulties in business

The traditional remedy described in the Manasara includes:

Yellow Sapphire

Lead

Metal

Black gram

Durva grass

Swastika Yantra

Vastu Devata Yantra

These materials are traditionally deposited at an appropriate auspicious time under the guidance of a knowledgeable priest.

According to the article, the purpose is to reduce negative influences associated with the direction and encourage favourable energy.

The Vastu Harmony South Direction Vastu Dosha Nivaran Kit is also mentioned in the article.

West Direction – Paschima

A very large opening in the West or an entrance located in an unsuitable position may create a Vastu defect according to the principles described in the article.

If an entrance is not located in the traditional Pushpadanta or Varuna positions, or if the internal arrangement of the West is not favourable, the article associates it with possible:

Financial difficulties

Family conflicts

Health-related difficulties

Mental stress

The traditional remedy described includes:

Emerald

Iron

Specific substances

Green gram

Maka herb

Rice husk

Swastika Yantra

A pit is prepared in the West and the prescribed materials are deposited.

Before the materials are placed, rice husk is spread inside the pit. The pit is worshipped and prayers are offered to the Earth deity.

The article recommends carrying out the process on an auspicious day after considering Tara Bala and Chandra Bala.

According to the traditional interpretation, strengthening the West direction may help delayed activities progress on time or even earlier.

The article also recommends the Vastu Harmony West Direction Vastu Dosha Nivaran Kit.

Northwest Direction – Vayavya

Possible Vastu defects in the Northwest include:

A cut in the Northwest

An entrance from the Northwest

A well or borewell in the Northwest

Parking in the Northwest creating a depression

Basement in the Northwest

Underground water tank

According to the article, such conditions may be associated with:

Opposition from others

Family conflicts

Mental stress

Unfavourable circumstances

The traditional remedy described includes:

Metal/steel

Hessonite (Gomed)

Varai/Bhagar grain

Aghada herb

Rice

These materials are deposited according to the area of the property and the traditional proportions.

According to the article, the purpose is to reduce the perceived defect in the Northwest and increase favourable energy.

The Vastu Harmony Northwest Direction Vastu Dosha Nivaran Kit is also recommended.

North Direction – Uttara

Possible defects in the North include:

A closed North direction

An elevated North side

Excessive presence of the Fire element in the North

North being elevated while the South is depressed

A kitchen located in the North

According to the traditional Vastu interpretation described in the article, these conditions may be associated with:

Health issues for women

Financial loss

Loss of wealth

Reduction in financial prosperity

The suggested traditional materials include:

Lotus seeds

Paragoli

Sesame

Swastika Yantra

Pearl

The article states that a larger quantity of pearls—approximately 500 grams to 1 kilogram—may be used according to the prescribed method.

These materials are traditionally deposited to reduce the perceived defect and encourage favourable energy in the North direction.

The Vastu Harmony North Direction Vastu Dosha Nivaran Kit is also recommended.

Northeast Direction – Ishanya

Possible defects in the Northeast include:

Toilet

Cut in the Northeast

Garbage

Septic tank

Other structural defects in the Northeast

According to the article, such defects may affect decision-making abilities within the family, particularly children’s decisions and students’ ability to concentrate on their studies. It also associates these conditions with health-related difficulties.

The traditional remedy described includes:

Crystal Shivling

Gold

Rice husk

Vishnukranta medicinal plant

Swastika Yantra

These materials are traditionally deposited according to the prescribed method and at an appropriate auspicious time.

According to the article, this is intended to increase favourable energy in the Northeast and positively influence the overall energy of the building.

The Vastu Harmony Northeast Direction Vastu Dosha Nivaran Kit is also recommended.

Brahmasthan – The Central Space

If there is a column, beam, wall, toilet, bathroom or kitchen in the Brahmasthan, the article considers this a major Vastu defect because it is traditionally believed to disturb the overall energy of the building.

For such a major defect, the traditional remedy described includes:

Gold

Rice husk

Mahamanik gemstone

Swastika Yantra

Other gemstones from the ruby family may also be used, including:

Star Ruby

Red Carnelian

Red Jasper

These may traditionally be placed in the Brahmasthan to help address the perceived defect.

The article also recommends a Mayamatam Garbha Vinyasa Kit to be deposited at an appropriate auspicious time.

How These Vastu Rituals Should Be Performed

The above-mentioned procedures should be performed under the guidance of a knowledgeable priest.
The article recommends conducting traditional procedures such as:

Swastivachan

Punyahavachan

Vastubali

Vastu Shaman Sanskar

The specific intention or Sankalpa should be decided beforehand and written down. It should then be shown to the priest so that the desired changes in the Vastu can be clearly communicated.

Rather than performing a general पूजा for every possible benefit, the article recommends identifying the specific areas of the property where changes are required and communicating those requirements clearly to the priest.

The priest can then plan the appropriate ritual and procedure according to the specific Vastu observations.

Reference

Book: Sukhi Vastu

Author: Purushottam Behere

Director: Vastu Harmony

Location: Karad, Pune

Contact: 9511776361