Analysing the tsunami
By T. SelvaTHE devastation in South-East Asia caused by an undersea earthquake and the resulting tsunami last Sunday has prompted readers to ask how Vasthu Sastra could be used to analyse the disaster and the nations affected by it.
To date, I have written about the placement of things at a micro level – that is, within an individual’s property. To analyse how countries are affected, I have to go to the macro level. But the basic principle remains the same: whether it’s an individual or a country, it’s important to be in harmony with the five elements of ether, air, fire, water and earth.
All the nations affected by the earthquake that was centred in Aceh, Indonesia, are located in the eastern and south-eastern part of the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere.
In Vasthu Sastra, the south-east is the fire quadrant, known for aggression and unstable moods. On Earth, this same area (South-East Asia) is also where the most numbers of volcanoes are located. Indonesia, which is positioned directly in the south-east quadrant of the Earth, has a whopping 151 volcanoes – some of which are among the most active in the world.
Furthermore, Indian astrology maintains that from mid-January to mid-July, the Earth’s declination is towards the north; the rest of the year, the declination is towards the south. A southern declination is unfavourable to people living in countries in the Southern Hemisphere or close to the Equator. Conditions are particularly bad towards the end of that period and are aggravated on full moon nights.
On the night before the tsunami disaster on Dec 26, the moon was full. Also, the Indian almanac claims that Dec 16 to Jan 14 is an inauspicious period; this is why believers do not move house, get married, travel, or schedule important personal and business engagements during this period.
The best thing to do during this inauspicious period is to pray hard, whatever your faith, to reduce the negativity.
India
India lies more towards the eastern quadrant of the globe. Vasthu-wise, its shape is inauspicious as it narrows in the south.
India’s north-east, the water corner, is occupied by the Himalayan mountain range; having weight in this quadrant results in tension with neighbouring nations.
The Bay of Bengal lies in India’s east, the Arabian Sea in the west, and the Indian Ocean in the south. An analysis of India’s map reveals that the country’s south-west, the wealth quadrant, which should be the heaviest, is occupied by Bay of Bengal. And in the south-east quadrant, the fire corner, lies the Arabian Sea. In short, the country has lost the prosperity and benefits from both the quadrants.
Having water bodies in the south-west and south-east can result in India facing threats from other nations.
Because of these defects, the country is likely to struggle for prosperity and will face economic and financial challenges constantly.
However, since it is tilted towards the east, India will always be greatly influenced by culture, spirituality, and literary works.
Indonesia
Indonesia sits right in the south-east quadrant of the Earth, which is the fire corner. In terms of a country, this will influence people to emigrate.
Also, the country’s shape is narrow and irregular; in Vasthu this is inauspicious as it means the country will struggle in all ways.
Malaysia
Although Malaysia does not have the perfect Vasthu shape of a square or rectangle, the country generally enjoys prosperity, peace and stability. This is because Vasthu defects on the peninsula are not serious.
One favourable indicator is that the country’s north-east portion is narrow and has a water body, the South China Sea, on one side.
While ideally the south-west portion, the prosperity quadrant, should be square, the fact that it curves slightly is not too harmful. The cities in the south-west quadrant, like Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Malacca and Johor Baru, will see more development and activity than cities in the rest of the country.
Penang is located in the north-west quadrant, a favourable corner for manufacturing industries whose goods will move fast. However, the north-west is an air quadrant, which means strong winds, and, yes, strong sea currents – like the tsunami – occasionally.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s elliptical shape in Vasthu means the country will experience losses in many ways as all four of the country’s “corners” are cut.
Owing to the “missing” north-eastern part, the country will have trouble maintaining peace and stability even though it lies in a good tropical area. Having its north-west cut off means it will have hostile relationships with neighbouring countries, while the missing south-west piece causes a weak economy.
Forecasts
Scientifically, there is evidence that Earth’s polarity changes once in 25,000 years; American scientists reported on Dec 11 that the strength of the Earth’s magnetic field has decreased 10% over the past 150 years, raising the remote possibility that it may collapse and later reverse. However there is no reference in Vasthu Sastra’s ancient texts linking Vasthu principles to Earth’s magnetism.
Vasthu is based on the interconnection of planetary forces and the five elements, and these do not change according to Earth’s polarity. Astrologically, 2005 and 2006 are forecasted to be favourable years with no major calamities. But we are in the tail end of difficult times, so it is vital that every one prays for peace and stability in this new year.
Prayer might also help in 2007 and 2008, which astrologers are predicting will be less favourable; damage resulting from man-made and natural calamities is expected.
Vasthu talks
The columnist will give a talk on Vasthu Sastra for health, prosperity and happiness on Jan 16 at 7.30pm at the Sri Ramakrishna Sarada Association at No. 36, Jalan 10/7 (off Jalan Gasing), Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Admission is by contribution of RM5 to the association’s welfare activities. To register, call Nivas Ragavan at 012-383 0389 or Rani at 03-7960 0384.
A similar talk will be held on Jan 29 at 7.30pm at Shri Ambaji Temple (No. 186, Jalan Ujong Pasir) in Malacca. Admission is by contribution of RM10 towards temple activities. To register, call S. Murugiah at 019-222 7174 or Surendrakumar at 012-607 2750.
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