These were the methods that eventually led to the formation of architectural rules later on. From choosing a site and its methodological analysis to brick selection and fomentation, these were the mandatory parts of a fire altar. To set a fire altar involved a special set of rules and rituals in those times. The rituals of Indian Yagna are still based on the time-honoured conduct of donating something of monetary value to the divine lord, also known as Aahuti. Vedic fire altar is believed to be the genesis of Indian arts of creating buildings. Vedic Fire Altar, Its Creation, And Methods Associated With It Plan-wise, we quest the origin of the Vastu Purush chakra in Vedic traditions. The task of creating an architectural beauty by ensconcing the divinity in lifeless plots was extremely difficult. It was also a task to divest the individual plots by manifesting the materialistic form of Lord Brahma, consistent with the nature of 45 gods ensconced in the sites. Thus, the world’s first city planner was assigned to implement (architectural) regulations. Lord Brahma created a cosmic power in the form of Vishwakarma who maintained the technical aspect of a site’s construction without being remotely fearful of royal punishment. The legend has it that Lord Brahma appointed Lord Vishwakarma to assist Prithu, the world’s first king, and forbid him not to overexploit the earth wilfully, rather do his duty by paying heed to the counselling of Vishwakarma. The ruler of each pada becomes the lord of diverse forms of Vastu Purush.Īpart from Vastu Purush, Lord Vishwakarma is another divine being who maintains the technical aspect of Vastu shastra is an architectural drawing of a plot/site. According to this belief, Vastu Purush is conceived in all padas of plots, keeping in mind to ensure that each pada is covered by a certain form of Vastu Purush. Vastu Purush is modelled into a curvy shape, with an uplifted back. Vastu Purush is the lord of all the padas.
Moreover, each right-angular subdivided land called Pada entails the presence of Vastu Purush. In any plot plan, there is always a presence of Vastu Purush whether a parcel of land is subdivided into a quadrangle of 100, 81, or 64.
According to how Vastu Purush is conceived, its belly rests in the middle of the plot/spot called Brahmasthan (a special central zone in a building).Įach and every plot has a certain organ of Vastu Purush. Facing the south-western direction of Vastu Purush are both legs joined together, touching the soles. Vastu Purush was conceptualised as someone lying face down, with his head facing north, shoulder facing north-eastern side, elbows facing north-western and the mid-position toward the east-southern side. Lord Brahma named that demon Vastu Purush, declaring him as venerable by mortals on earth and their construction works would be deemed auspicious and successful only after commemorating and venerating Lord Vastu Purusha. Fed up by the monstrosity of the demon, all the Gods, out of sheer rage, pinned the demon face down on earth, stood there, and laid their dominion on the surrounding area. It is believed that once upon a time there was a demon who terrorized earth and sky. According to Vrihatsanhita, the knowledge of Vastu was passed down to sages from Lord Brahma.
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