Modern Scientific Research on Human Brain Sensitivity to Orientation in Space

A key element of Vedic architecture is the insight that the human brain is sensitive to orientation, particularly and preferentially to east – the orientation of the rising sun. Research has already begun on Maharishi Sthapatya Veda principles to scientifically measure this phenomenon.

Brain researchers have already discovered that place neurons found in the brain provide information about a body's orientation in a room or environment. Initial brain research on orientation, navigation, and placement shows brain stem neurons fire differently depending on one's orientation.

Thus, the brain considers these environmental connections important in how it makes up perception and how our brain and body function. So, it is not surprising that many people living in Maharishi Vastu homes report that they spontaneously know what direction they are facing while in their vastu homes.

This natural tendency of the brain to function with reference to direction follows the same laws of Maharishi Sthapatya Veda. These laws guide the structuring dynamics of creation, underlying all individual and cosmic values that sustain order in the universe.

When we live or work in buildings with improper orientation, imbalances are created in mind and body. We can interpret this to mean that the firing patterns of the neurons are developed in the wrong way. This brain imbalance can contribute to anxiety, illness, lack of creativity failure in family or professional life, anti-social behavior and even criminal tendencies. More specifically, the ancient texts say that our brain functions optimally when our house is oriented toward the east, the direction of the rising sun.

Recent research supports these ancient concepts and personal experiences of individuals who live in Maharishi Vastu homes. For example, researchers discovered that there is a strong correlation between mental health, cardiovascular health, and prosperity and the orientation of the subject's home. See more information about research on Maharishi Vastu.

Research is already providing evidence that Maharishi Vastus optimize how well the brain functions, leading to greater health, financial success, and well being.

"Sthapatya Veda connects the individual with his own cosmic potential. If there is a deviation, then this deviation is not healthy. Those that live there will not act in an evolutionary direction. The thinking and feeling will be contaminated. Unless Sthapatya Veda happens nothing can happen." - Maharishi, February 11 2004