Vastu Wind Chimes

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Introduction: Vastu-Shastra is an ancient Indian science concerned with creating appropriate, ideal living places and environments which are in harmony with nature, the cosmic forces and the universe. The primordial sound carries a great significance in the understanding and application of the principles of this 'Art of Living', as all forms and structures are seen to be a manifestation and a particular concentration of the original sound.

In the alignment, lay-out and construction of a place the balanced flow of life-energy, 'Prana', within the material body of a structure is essential for its harmonious effect on the inhabitants and the actual life-quality of the setting. Remedial corrections to flaws and blockades in the circulation of this universal force in a dwelling can be effectuated through means of rocks and gems, plants, colour and light, directive ventilations and sound installations.

Cosmic Breath: Sound is -according to the ancient wisdom traditions- the expression of the subtlest element, 'Akash', nature, and therefore the most important and effective agent in transformational processes. Amongst the corrective means and possibilities for the energy field of a specific environment the utilisation of consciously employed sound represents a very effective tool in the harmonisation of the atmosphere and surroundings.

In the Chinese sister-discipline to Vastu Shastra, Feng-Shui, special bells, wind chimes and -plays were and are still widely used to "open a passage for the cosmic breath", to nurture the dynamic and life giving elements of Wind-Water, in balance with the static principle of Earth and the transforming factor of Fire. These instruments, played invisibly by a touch of air, catching so to say the breath of the wind have always called the attention of the listening soul and moved the inspiration on wings of wind. Even today in Indian rural households and temples all over the country we still can find the ever resounding presence of bells, inviting the seeker and visitor, and clearing the everyday atmosphere with a sound invocation and moment of consecration.

Tuned Wind-Chimes: The renewed interest of the last years in Wind-Chimes worldwide brought a vast variety and many copies to the market without taking the original purpose and necessary care and selection of material and musical understanding into account and so degrading the original sacred into an object of questionable quality.
 

Svaram,having done research into different tunings and their effective nature now offers now a conceptually and experientially matured range and variety of wind chimes in different materials, sizes and compositions. We are working with diverse metals and their symbolic planetary correspondences, and have chosen a series of five carefully tuned models - "Akash", "Vayu", "Agni", "Jala" and "Prithvi" -which find application in the harmonisation of Vastu related field energies.

Selection: According to the specified need and constellation of people, place and time the appropriate sound source and instrument can be selected in an often surprisingly accurate intuitive process of deeper and inner listening. We find, after many years in active consultation, that many more than they would think of themselves have the inherent capacity of finding and choosing 'the right sound' for their given situation. Besides the standard models, individually manufactured wind chimes, in the form of real 'sound sculptures can be designed in consultation with people, place and purpose, and can contribute to a complete transformation of any interior, private, work or outdoor space, opening the vistas of natural sound scapes. The ear opens the doors into deep understanding and simple being! Listening to the wind..