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Feng-shui, meaning wind and water, is a theory of balance and oneness of nature, common
FENG-SHUI, pronounced as ‘fung-shway’, literally means wind and water. It evolved as a mix of Buddhism, Taoism, Yin-yang theory of balance and oneness of nature, common sense, superstition and good taste. It is an eco-art linking man and his destiny with his surroundings, be they natural or man-made, cosmic or local. It is both an art and science that deals with arranging buildings, rooms, furniture and any single article in the structure, in a way to achieve optimum harmony with nature. From India Vaastu travelled a long way with Buddhism through Tibet and finally reached China. The Chinese blended it with their thought and practice and adopted it with the name of Feng-shui. Along the way, it imbibed the religious and philosophical theories, rites and disciplines of the countries it passed through. From India it carried compassion, the concept of karma and practice of yoga. In Tibet it picked up magical and mystical knowledge and rituals like chants and charms. Once entrenched in China, it was duly influenced by native culture—Yin-yang theory and Taoism, ancestor worship, animism and deviation. Many of us are prone to getting jitters on entering a particular building, and an aromatic feeling of pleasantness may seep in on entering another. The less discerning may view it paradoxically, and scornfully dismiss it as superstition. But Feng-shui, meticulously strives to define what elements in our environment serve to depress us or elevate our spirits. It identifies design problems and puts forth simple cures to balance and enhance our surroundings and our lives. In the Chinese language Ru-shr means logical, reasonable and rational—within our range of experience and knowledge—whereas Chu-shr is illogical, irrational, transcendental or mystic—still beyond the realm of our experience and knowledge. It is an act of faith. Since yesterday’s fiction (Chu-shr) is today’s science (Ru-shr), no wonder today’s fiction (Chu-shr) goes on becoming tomorrow’s science (Ru-shr). In Feng-shui, Chu-shr doles out far greater and more positive results than Ru-shr because its approach encompasses the great universe outside our known world and within our subconscious. The Chu-shr remedies can go a long way in setting right the things of daily use free of cost or effort, provided there is no manufacturing defect, no mishandling and no tampering with articles. In case the picture of your TV gets blurred, or other electrical fault has developed in the TV set, stereo sound gets distorted, the deck malfunctions, the mixer or grinder refuses to work smoothly, the phone starts giving false rings and wrong numbers, what should you do? Look out for water in any form, placed near them. Just remove it to help make the appliances work. In case of fridges, the strong insulation between the power and water area keeps it going. If spending exceeds earning and there are no savings, find out if taps of the house are dripping, or the cisterns of toilet seats are leaking, or water is leaking or spilling or going waste anywhere in the house. Just stop the dripping, leaking and spilling of water to streamline savings and checking undue spending. If one is constantly under unnecessary strain, tension and pressure at home, the clock or one’s photo hanged directly under the light bulbs and tubes ought to be removed. If one is under depression and negative feelings haunt, replace the pictures or paintings depicting violence and exuding horror with romantic and lively photos. The photos of dead mortals in the family should be accommodated in the south or west walls of the house. If there are bickering, heated arguments and shouting amongst family members, check if the floors of the house are chipped, cracked or broken. If re-flooring is unaffordable, then floors may be covered with carpets. If one feels crestfallen or disgusted, one should look for dead watches, electrical appliances and electronic gadgets that are not working at all, as these should not be kept in the house in open view. All such dead articles should be disposed of or dumped in a box and left in the back corner of the last room of the house. Mirrors are the panacea of Feng-shui and cure a host of interior and exterior Feng-shui woes. Outdoors they repel the evil Ch’i and provide protection to the inmates. If a road aims at an entrance, hang the mirror above the door. Inside the building it serves many purposes. The mirrors, if placed/hanged so low as to chop the heads of inmates in the reflection, may cause unnecessary headaches and lower the Ch’i of individuals. Crystals have long been considered batteries of nature. In Feng-shui they become symbolic sources of power and energy. When placed or hung before the windows, they attract more natural light and energy to disperse it throughout the room, thereby providing farsightedness to the occupants and improving their lives. Lights are powerful Feng-shui cure outside the building. If installed properly outside an L-shaped structure, lights can square up the missing corner. Lights installed at the lowest point of the plot can check the Ch’i and outflow of money. Indoors, light is yang energy if brightly lit and can create a lot of activity in the room. Installing bright spotlights can activate yang energy. The bedrooms where we sleep need more of yin. Therefore, subdued surroundings need to be created. The light is the visible manifestation of energy and sound is an auditory manifestation of the same energy. Sound vibrations have an effect on Ch’i energy around them. The rasping, coarse or grating sound badly disturbs the regular flow and creates an uncongenial environment, whereas clear, simple and sweet sounds stimulate the Ch’i energy. Well-looked-after plants, flowers, fish bowls or aquariums in or around homes are one of the easiest ways of generating good Ch’i. Unhealthy plants or dead leaves on them symbolise decay and bring bad Ch’i into the home. If you do not have a green finger, artificial plants can serve the purpose effectively with a periodical dusting or cleaning to make them look fresh. The plants with angular or spiky leaves encourage yang energy and plants with smooth or mix rounded leaves contribute to yin energy. Another way of bringing life into the home is to place a fish bowl or aquarium. Healthy fish with clean and bubbling aquarium will release a good Ch’i into the room. Fish are used to absorb accidents and general bad luck. That’s why dead fish should be immediately removed and replaced. Feng-Shui can help you improve any and every area of life painlessly, simply and effectively. Its principles can be applied to increase the economical, physical, spiritual and emotional health of the family.
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