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meaning of these two words. If we did, why haven't we completely embraced these concepts and applied them to that critical part of usour own self? If we believe in the holistic "oneness" that exists in everything around us, then why don't we extend this belief to our "oneness" with everything elseand protect our self from harm as well?
This is the heart and impetus behind Vastu Living: Creating a Home for the Soul.
Part One
Part One of Vastu Living explains some key concepts in the Vedic philosophy. Hinduism, vastu, yoga, and its ancillary practice of meditation, ayurveda (the science of life and the earliest form of health care to focus on disease prevention)all of these disciplines are branches that stretch out from the same tree. They originated in the Vedic texts and are founded on a meaningful fusion of science and spirituality. Vastu even shares similarities with ragas, which are more than exquisite musical compositions that adhere to a mathematical structure. Ragas are spiritual and act as a therapy for the soul.
Readers familiar with these disciplines will realize that it is this fusion of science and spirituality that makes the experience of each discipline feel so inherently right. The entire body and mind receive a carefully reasoned workout or work-over with yoga and ayurveda; and with all these disciplines, the unseen soul feels nurtured and calm. This is true with all Vedic sciences. They exhibit a sophisticated logic and understanding that is comingled with spiritual beliefs that are uplifting and liberating.
Vastu Living comes from the knowledge that I acquired from writing about India since 1985 and from living in New Delhi for nearly nine years. I was guided in my study of vastu by a special mentor, and the practice of vastu is fully integrated into my life. I know vastu's power, how it has changed the way I think about myself and my relationship to everything else in the world.

 
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