East Direction
For a deficient East direction, the traditional remedy given in the source is Arghyadan.
Yogic remedies offer a traditional spiritual approach to dealing with the effects associated with Vaastu Dosha. This approach connects the qualities of the directions with the Panch-Maha-Bhutas and uses Sadhana, meditation and selected spiritual practices as supportive remedies.
Vaastu Dosha • Panch-Maha-Bhutas • Sadhana • Directional RemediesVaastu Dosha is traditionally understood as an imbalance or deficiency associated with the characteristics of particular directions.
The traditional material on this page explains that the qualities of the eight directions are associated with classifications derived from the Panch-Maha-Bhutas. When these qualities are deficient or disturbed, the condition is described as Vaastu Dosha.
Yogic and spiritual practices are presented as a complementary approach through which an individual may cultivate qualities associated with the elements and strengthen the inner state of mind, body and soul.
The traditional approach presented in the source connects Vaastu with the elemental principles of nature.
Earth element and its grounding qualities.
Water element and its flowing qualities.
Fire element and its energetic qualities.
Wind element and its movement-related qualities.
Ether, described as the most subtle and fundamental element.
According to the traditional material, control over Akash-tatva is associated with overcoming deficiencies connected with Prithvi, Jal, Tej and Vayu. Spiritual disciplines therefore provide an internal approach to dealing with the effects attributed to Vaastu Dosha.
The source describes Siddha Purushas or enlightened individuals as having transcended the limitations of mind and the elemental influences associated with ordinary existence.
Sadhana or meditation is presented as a means of bringing the mind under control. In this traditional framework, a controlled mind becomes less constrained by the influences attributed to space, time and Vaastu Dosha.
The source specifically correlates selected Sadhanas and spiritual practices with particular directional deficiencies.
For a deficient East direction, the traditional remedy given in the source is Arghyadan.
For a deficient South-East direction, the traditional remedy listed is Yagna-yag.
For a deficient South direction, the source recommends Sudarshan Kriya as the associated yogic remedy.
The traditional table associates Reiki and Sun Worship Yoga with deficiencies of the South and West directions.
Pranayama is the traditional yogic practice listed for a deficient North-West direction.
Vipasana is the practice associated in the source with deficiency in the North direction.
Soham Sadhana is traditionally prescribed in the source for a deficient North-East direction.
| Deficient Direction | Traditional Vidhi / Yogic Remedy |
|---|---|
| East | Arghyadan |
| South-East | Yagna-yag |
| South | Sudarshan Kriya |
| South & West | Reiki, Sun Worship Yoga |
| North-West | Pranayama |
| North | Vipasana |
| North-East | Soham Sadhana |
Modern apartments and flats do not always provide complete control over the layout, orientation or architectural features of a property. The traditional material recognizes this practical difficulty and presents yogic and spiritual practices as a complementary approach when the physical environment cannot easily be modified.
In this framework, Sadhana works on the individual rather than depending entirely on structural alteration of the property. Meditation and spiritual discipline are therefore presented as methods for cultivating inner balance even when the physical Vaastu situation is not ideal.
The direction-specific practices on this page are traditional spiritual remedies. They should be understood within their traditional context and should not be treated as a substitute for a complete examination of the property. Where significant Vaastu concerns exist, the orientation, entrance, rooms, surrounding environment and other structural factors should also be assessed.
Yogic Remedies are traditional spiritual and meditative practices that are used as a complementary approach to directional or elemental deficiencies associated with Vaastu Dosha.
The traditional material presented on this page describes Sadhana and meditation as a way of cultivating inner qualities and providing a spiritual approach when a property has Vaastu-related deficiencies.
The traditional direction-wise chart on this page associates Arghyadan with a deficient East direction.
The source associates Sudarshan Kriya with a deficient South direction.
Soham Sadhana is the traditional practice listed for a deficient North-East direction.
Pranayama is the practice listed in the traditional chart for a deficient North-West direction.
The Panch-Maha-Bhutas are the traditional elemental principles of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Ether, known as Prithvi, Jal, Tej, Vayu and Akash.
The traditional material specifically discusses modern ownership and flat culture where complete Vaastu correction may not always be possible, and presents yogic and spiritual practices as a complementary approach.
If you are facing concerns related to the directions, entrance, layout or Vaastu Dosha of your home, office or property, a personalized Vastu consultation can help identify the relevant areas and suitable traditional remedies.
Consult Astroshastra for VastuThe direction-specific Yogic Remedies presented here retain the traditional framework and terminology of the original Astroshastra material. They are presented for spiritual and educational purposes. A complete Vastu assessment should consider the actual property, its orientation, layout and other relevant factors.