Are you also making the mistake of considering Vastu and Feng Shui the same? Read here to know the difference between them.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui are both ancient systems that work to balance the energy of a home and bring happiness and prosperity. However, some people make the mistake of considering them the same thing.

Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui have different principles and  origins . Furthermore, there are significant differences in their fundamental principles and methodology, which we'll explain to you today.

Vastu Shastra

1. Vastu Shastra is an Indian tradition that came into existence around 6,000 BC.
2. Vastu Shastra mainly focuses on structure, geometry and directions.
3. Vastu Shastra emphasizes on the structure of the house, direction of the rooms and changes in construction.
4. In Vastu Shastra, North and East directions are considered the most auspicious directions.
5. Indian Vastu Shastra is based on 5 elements i.e. earth, water, fire, air and sky.
6. In Vastu Shastra, it is advised to use light and natural colors to maintain the flow of positive energy.
7. It is believed in Vastu Shastra that there should be openness in the main centre of the house i.e. Brahmasthan, so that the flow of energy can happen without any obstruction.
8. In this, specific places have been determined for every part of the house, such as south-east direction for the kitchen and south-west direction for the bedroom are considered auspicious.

Feng Shui

1. Feng Shui is a Chinese architectural technique that has been around since 960 BC.
2. In this, more importance is given to energy (Qi/Chi), position of objects and interior.
3. Feng Shui emphasizes on improving energy by arranging objects like wind chimes, tortoises, crystals etc. in the house.
4. In Feng Shui, south and south-east directions are given more priority.
5. Feng Shui is also based on 5 elements, which include wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
6. In Feng Shui, it is considered better to use bright and vibrant colors to increase energy.
7. To create balance in Feng Shui, it is advised to balance Yin and Yang i.e. opposing forces.
8. In this, glass, plants and water structures like fountains etc. are used to control the flow of energy.

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