Principle / Ruledraft· Svoboda — Vāstu
A deity image is a gateway to the cosmic force the deity embodies
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rul-deity-image-as-gatewayPrāṇa relevance
The embodies-relation (image → cosmic force) is the chapter's clearest metaphysical bridge from a physical object to a cosmic power. Its bodily/prāṇic effect is via the dhyāna-bhāva (meditative mood / sattva) a harmonious form induces (VsU II:23) — a consciousness effect, not a breath effect. prana_relevance: via sattva/dhyāna only; the cosmic-force payload is carried by the embodies connection.
Sources
- txt-svoboda-vastuch. 11 'Deity Images' (PDF pp.292–293)Traditional✓ verifiedthe deity's image is a gateway to the cosmic force the deity embodies; insults to it = insults to the Universe; treat as an honored guest; image is optional but dangerous if neglected
- txt-vastusutra-upanishadII:23 (quoted by Svoboda)Classicalunverified'By a harmonious form, a meditative mood is induced'
Other attributes
- Rule Class
- doctrine
- Statement
- A stationed deity image (mūrti / yantra / geometrical or anthropomorphic form) near the front door acts as a general safeguard for the home, because 'the deity's image acts as a GATEWAY to the actual cosmic force that the deity embodies'. Consequently an insult to the image is equivalent to an insult to the Universe; the image must be treated with the respect, faith and care (feeding, honoring) owed an honored guest or valued family member. A harmonious form induces a meditative mood (Vāstusūtra Upaniṣad II:23). The image is optional, but dangerous if welcomed and then neglected.
- Tag
- TRADITIONAL
- Conditions
- requires sincere faith and ongoing respectful care; any respected image, yantra, or anthropomorphic form may serve; best near the front door
- Exceptions
- a deity image is not essential (millions live fulfilled without one); but welcoming then ignoring/insulting it 'consistently' brings misfortune