THOUGHTFUL MAKING OF SPACE

Architecture and Design is all about organizing space...

Have we ever noticed the way we think,talk and behave changes intune with the surroundings?

For example, compare your behavior when you are in a temple and when you are at an informal party zone.It differs ,right?It shows “An organized space equals an organized mind..”

Most of us visit temples for offering our prayers,expressing our gratitude, desires to the supreme , for peace of mind and calmness. Why do we experience bliss and motivation after such a visit to a temple?Is it only because of the presence of the deity of the supreme?No,it is also about the way the temple space is positively organized.

What if the same bliss giving temple is within your heart? and what about turning our homes into temples?

Organizing from within..the temple of our heart..

Hanuman ji meditating on Lord Ram in his heart

Bg. 18.61-

īśvaraḥ sarva-bhūtānāṁ hṛd-

deśe ’rjuna tiṣṭhati

bhrāmayan sarva-bhūtāni

yantrārūḍhāni māyayā

The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone's heart..

We go everywhere in search of god,to know him, to see him and to feel his presence.But have we ever looked inward ?Yes! Our beloved Lord stays within us.Our body is compared to a temple where both soul and supreme soul dwells.Well,if our body is a temple it should be treated with honor and respect.

The temple within our heart is permanent and no material temple, no matter how magnanimous it is, can never outweigh it. One need no material things nor riches to build such a temple. All we need is a pure devotion for the lord and a constant mood of love and service towards him.

Turning your home into a temple

Natures master builders-Every creature need a home for shelter

Our ‘Home’is not just a place to live .Our ‘home’ should help us recharge our batteries-mentally ,physically andemotionally.It shouldbring in love, joy ,peace and a sense of belonging.When our home is well organized ,it helps us evolve and achieve our purpose of life. So what does a well organized home look like?.'Home tours' is the new pandemic.We love to get a glimpse of how the best homes look like.But are luxurious homes alone the best home? Not always...

Vedic Architecture

Organizing space and building structures in tune with nature is Vedic architecture.It uses 'Vastu Shastra' which is an ancient system of design and construction based on principles of nature.

For example: Vastu lays stress on the idea that Sunlight is crucial for any house to have positive energy. Moreover, ensuring ample sunlight means that the majority of germs will be killed, and there will be an almost negligible odor.

Today's homes are learning and earning centers with an increase in preference to "work from home" jobs.Vedic architecture designs healthy homes and workplaces by harnessing the power of nature.Home can surely be turned to temples when we consider it as one.

All great men take shelter of lotus feet of lord-The Ultimate Shelter

Anyone who has taken shelter of the lotus feet of Mukunda,the giver of liberation, giving up all kinds of obligation and has taken to the path in all seriousness,owes neither duties nor obligations to demigods,sages,general living entities,family

members,humankind or forefathers.

Srimad Bhagavatam 11.5.4