VASTU SHASTRA FACTORS | THE EARTH’S MAGNETIC FIELD

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WHAT IS THE EARTH’S MAGNETIC FIELD?

The Earth’s magnetic field is similar to that of a bar magnet with one pole near the geographic North pole and the other near the geographic South pole. The Earth’s magnetic field is mostly caused by convection of molten iron within the outer liquid core, along with a Coriolis effect caused by the overall planetary rotation, which organizes these “electric currents” in rolls aligned along the North-South polar axis. The magnetic energy flows out of the Magnetic North pole into the magnetic South poleand is stronger at the North pole.

When we allow a bar magnet to swing freely on a string, the end that points towards the geographic north pole is called the North seeking pole of the magnet, and is labeled “N” .  Its opposite end is labeled “S” for South magnetic pole. So this means that the Earth has a magnetic South pole near the geographic North pole in order to attract the “N” end of the bar magnet.  But we mistakenly call it the magnetic North pole. Similarly, the Earth’s magnetic North pole is near the geographic South pole but is mistakenly called the magnetic South pole.

HOW DOES THE EARTH’S MAGNETIC FIELD AFFECT LIVING THINGS?

It is scientifically known that the Earth’s magnetic field affects humans and animals in different ways because every cell within  them not only reacts to electromagnetic currents but also produces them. For example the Earth’s magnetic field could generate electric fields and currents around the heart and slightly impede the flow of blood.

Humans: Psychiatrists have noticed a correlation between increased geomagnetic activity and increased suicide rates and clinical depression. This has been explained by Kelly Posner, a psychiatrist at Columbia University in the US: “The most plausible explanation for the association between geomagnetic activity and depression and suicide is that geomagnetic storms can desynchronise circadian rhythms and melatonin production. The circadian regulatory system depends upon repeated environmental cues to synchronise internal clocks, and magnetic fields may be one of these environmental cues. Geomagnetic storms could disrupt body clocks, precipitating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and therefore increased suicide risk.”

Herd animals: It has been observed that cattle and other herd animals, such as red and roe deer apparently don’t just stand around randomly chewing the cud – they in fact behave like huge compasses, aligning themselves with magnetic north, as if involuntarily directed by the earth’s magnetic field lines to the poles.

Lobsters: have been shown to exhibit magnetic sensitivity, relying upon the earth’s magnetic lines to navigate.

Birds: Though it’s not conclusively proven, there is compelling evidence that birds can actually see the Earth’s magnetic field. Their eyes contain specialized light receptor molecules that communicate with the visual center in the brain, just as a compass relies on a tiny magnet to “tune in” to the earth’s magnet.

Baby sea Turtles: rely on the earth’s magnetism to make their way to and fro in the Atlantic Ocean (that’s 8,000 miles round trip). Their bodies tell them when they’ve strayed off course – it’s just like having an internal GPS.

WHY IS THE ‘EARTH’S MAGNETIC FIELD’ AN IMPOTANT VASTU SHASTRA FACTOR?

Though geomagnetic storms have a negative effect on humans, on the positive side, it has been observed that the magnetic North pole (Earth’s geographic South) has a positive effect on the body while the magnetic South pole (Earth’s geographic North) has a negative effect. The reason for this has not been scientifically explained. But this effect has been likened to a shower. The showerhead is symbolic of the  magnetic North pole’s energy. It is fresh, clean and powerful in its delivery whereas the magnetic South pole is similar to the drain. The grungy, spent water flows more slowly down a bigger opening.

It is astonishing that the ancient Indian pundits, so many thousands of years ago, knew of the adverse and positive effects of the Earth’s magnetic field on humans. Thus the Earth’s magnetic field became an important Vastu Shastra factor and was taken into account in the designing of buildings. One of the goals of Vastu in designing buildings, is to ensure that humans are constantly aligned in the right magnetic axis while they are inside the house, so that the Earth’s magnetic field has a positive effect on them rather than the opposite.

HOW DOES VASTU SHASTRA TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE EARTH’S MAGNETIC FIELD IN THE DESIGN OF STRUCTURES?

Some of the Vastu Shastra principles that ensure humans benefit from the positive effects of the Earth’s magnetic field are explained below. Since Vastu is a science, every guideline is based on logic and reasoning. As an Architect, I have attempted toexplain these guidelines rationally and scientifically, so that you can decide what you want to follow and what you don’t.

One should never sleep with the head in the North. In fact it was said that only a dead body should be allowed to lie with the head in the North. To make it easy to remember, Vastu Shastra likened the Human Body to a magnet with the Head, the heaviest and most important part of the body, corresponding to the North Pole. If the head is directed towards the Earth’s North Pole, the two North Poles will repel each other causing tension, disturbed sleep and other related health problems. So, the Vastu rule is that one should always keep the head away from the North while sleeping or sitting for long periods. The Scientific Explanation - Since the Earth’s magnetic North pole (situated near the geographic South pole) has a positive effect on humans, especially on their brains and the magnetic South pole (located near the Earth’s geographic North pole) has a negative effect, one should always try to sleep or sit with the head in  the South or away from the North.

When sitting at the dining table or in the living room, one should sit facing East, North or West but avoid sitting facing South:The Scientific Reasoning - When you sit facing South,  your head is effectively in the North and your feet in the South. So, this causes the negative effect described above.

In the Puja room avoid idols facing North because then the worshipper has to face South which is not advisable. The Scientific Reason – When a worshiper sits facing South, his feet are towards the South and his head is in the North. This causes the negative effect explained above.

This post was about the Vastu Shastra Factor, the Earth’s Magnetic Field and it’s effects on living things and their buildings.  Read about another Vastu Shastra Factor that affects us and our buildings, namely,

• VASTU FACTORS | FIVE ELEMENTS (PANCHABHUTAAS)
  

Related Topics:

• VASTU SHASTRA
• VASTU SHASTRA FACTORS
• VASTU SHASTRA PRINCIPLES
  
• VASTU GUIDELINES | SELECTION OF SITE
• VASTU GUIDELINES | DESIGN OF A HOUSE
• VASTU GUIDELINES | STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION
• LOGIC BEHIND SUPERSTITIONS

October 21st, 2008  

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7. nitant
   September 24th, 2010 at 3:26 am
   

   mister who the writer is. one thing that i want to say on u r article. that u r not in detailed described if the human body is magnet as u say then how it works and if north pole react the body as vice versa south pol has also react on the human body. and if this is not true why not true. u have to mention abut this .only ancient mythology say we will accept that its not possible. u have to explain in detail. just for write for giving appreciation. one thing i want to say that i m also an indian. and i m not appreciate this without giving sufficient proof.
   Dear Mister Nitant,
   The blood in animals/humans/birds contains iron, which causes the tiny blood corpuscles to get magnetised by the earth’s magnetic field. This results in the entire body functioning like a magnet with the North pole in the head and the south pole in the feet. This is why Vastu recommended that a person should not lie down with his head in the North, as this amounts to the two north poles repelling each other and in turn causing disturbance in the blood circulation and increasing stress levels. In fact it was said that only a dead body should be placed with the head in the North, so that living people should remember to avoid sleeping in the North direction.
   Similarly, it is recommended in Vastu that a person should not sit facing south because then his feet, the south pole of his body will be facing south and the two poles will repel each other. So to sum it up; North pole in the head repels North pole and South pole in the feet repels south pole. So avoid such positions.
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11. Chidambaram
    November 6th, 2011 at 8:52 am
    

    Dear admin,

    In your diagram the geographic north and the magnetic north are in the same place while your text indicates otherwise or did I misunderstand something ? can you pls clarify this. thanks.

    
    
12. Chidambaram
    November 6th, 2011 at 9:02 am
    

    in my understanding you mention geographic north ( magnetic south ) is therefore a south magnet. If the head is the north of our body magnet, then when sleeping facing N, we are aligned with the head at the magnetic S, right ? and this is good rather than repelling right ? so how can head facing north be facing the geographic and magnetic north ?

    
    
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