VAASTU SHASTRA – LIVING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE

VAASTU SHASTRA – LIVING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE

Some people associate Vaastu Shastra with religion. But vaastu Shastra is actually a science.

In the age when it was formulated, the society was largely illiterate, the illiteracy generating a fear of the unknown.

But our ancestors were intelligent. When they saw that something affected them they immediately attached it with a superstition and discouraged the others from doing so for the fear of getting affected.

Science was beyond the realm of their understanding; while religion was omnipresent.

Since ancient times Nature has served Man, being the source of his life.

For, thousands of year’s people lived in harmony with the environment and they were benefitted by the riches that nature had to offer them.

But with the development of civilization man started to live in disharmony with nature.

The by-products of man’s industrial activity pollute the air we breathe, the water we drink and the land upon which we grow our food grains and vegetables.

Every year industries around the world pollute the atmosphere with about 1000 million tons of dust and other harmful substances. Many cities suffer from haze/smog.

Singapore is not exempted from the effects of haze which we face every year.

Huge forest lands are cut and burnt to make way for civilization, the disappearance of these forests upsets the oxygen balance due to which some rare species of animals, birds, fish and plants disappear forever. A number of rivers and lakes have dried up or been badly polluted. Ground water levels have been affected. Ground water has been polluted. When coal and petroleum are burned, they release certain harmful gases into the air. These gases combine with the oxygen and water in the air. When the water in the air comes down as rain, sleet, hail, or snow, it carries with it these gases. This is known as acid rain. Acid rain is very damaging to all life forms.

Man has continually done damage to mother nature, who has gifted him in abundance. Man has tampered with nature and now nature is furious with man. Hence there are so many natural calamities happening all over the world.

Vaastu shastra / feng shui preaches nothing but living in harmony with nature.

The ancient text of Vaastu Shastra mentions various Gods from Hindu mythology fixing their locations on the site and prescribing the offerings to be made to them. It was simpler for the ancient Vaastu experts to spread the concepts of the Vaastu Shastra through the intricate network of religion and superstition.

I’d put it like this, Ancient people realized that; it works better to swim with the current than against the current.

Unfortunately as time passed by, only the superstitions filtered down the generations, while the actual theory eluded the world.

For example – According to Vaastu; One should not sleep with the head facing the North

Scientifically, this was done with the idea of preventing cardiovascular diseases. Our ancestors probably knew about the relation between Earth's magnetic field and the human body's field (bio magnetism).

They probably made this rule of sleeping with your head in the South because of the harmful effects related to blood pressure and other diseases that asymmetry with the Earth's magnetic field would create.

However, today we only get to hear that 'sleeping with one's head in the north is inviting death'.

However, God fearing you may be, one must not feel threatened by Vaastu Shastra, because it is a science. Science does not condemn God, or disprove its identity but it does not accept it.

Somehow over the years, the knowledge underlying traditional rituals became more and more esoteric.

The only thing that got propagated was the rule; not the reasoning. Now man has started delving into the past to look for solutions. He wants peace, freedom from disease and lead a longer and fruitful life.

Living in harmony with nature could probably help find a lot of answers to our problems if we started studying these in conjunction with our present times.

We can incorporate the ones that are logical and leave the ones that are redundant due to societal evolutions.

Apply your own judgement and trust your gut feel when you buy a house. You can always incorporate principles of  Vaastu in your home.

CONCLUSION-: VAASTU SHASTRA IS LIVING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE. 

HOW TO REMOVE VAASTU DOSHAS (DEFECTS)

HOW TO REMOVE VAASTU DOSHAS (DEFECTS)
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REMEDIAL MEASURES TO REMOVE VAASTU DOSHAS
Some of the remedial measures, which may be implemented to remove Vastu Doshas are as follows:
1) Perform Ganesh pooja, Navagrah Shanti, and pooja of Vastu Purush before formally entering the premises of your home or office.
2) Perform the Navachandi Yagya, Shantipath and Agnihotra Yagya to get rid of Vastu Doshas.
3) Take a Vastu Purush idol, a Nag (snake) made of silver, a copper wire, a pearl and powla, wrap all these items in a red cloth along with red soil and keep it in the Eastern part of the house.
4) Wrap some red sand, cashew nuts and powla (coral) in a red cloth, and keep this in the Western portion of your house on a Tuesday, and worship it with incense for establishing a peaceful atmosphere in your premises. If certain old buildings need to be demolished, taking the permission of the Vastu Purush by performing the prayer prescribed in the Vastu Shastra is imperative.                                                
5) After demolishing a structure and during reconstruction, make sure certain old items like the main door or gate of the compound, any old earthen pot or certain kinds of old furniture should not be reused.
6) It is important to worship the doorstep everyday, where you stick the symbol of a Swastik, a design of earthenware pot, or Shubh-Labh, etc., with rice and kumkum. Also, while entering the house, do not let your feet touch the doorstep.
7) Rakhshoghna Sukta jaap, Hom(havan) and anushthaan need to be performed on a regular basis for purifying the home atmosphere.
8) “Om Namo Bhagvati Vastu Devtay Namah” is a very efficacious mantra for Vastu remedies. Reciting it 12,500 times – beginning on a Tuesday – minimum 108 times everyday till it has been recited 12,500 times would be very helpful. At the end of the anusthan, perform the Dasamsa Hom.
9) Worshipping the Vaastu Purush on a regular basis is important for maintaining harmony in the home.
10) Certain problems can be caused if the South-West corner of the home is cut or not properly shaped, and to nullify its adverse effect you have to perform Pitru Shanti, Pindadan, Nagabali, Narayan Bali, etc.
11) Performing Rudri every Monday and every Amavasya day may be useful in maintaining a peaceful atmosphere at home.
12) Keeping a photo or idol of Lord Ganpati in the house can bring peace and prosperity.
13) It is absolutely essential, from a Vastu point of view, to have a pooja room in the house.
14) The Griha Pravesh, or house warming ceremony, must not be performed without first performing the Navagraha Shanti pooja.
15) A house which has been lying vacant for some years should be occupied only after doing Vastu Shanti. After doing Vastu Shanti, do not let the house remain empty for more than 3 months.
16) If you have an underground cellar, make sure never to leave it empty.

17) Even the room which is in the South-West portion of the house must never be empty.
18) For maintaining peace and harmony in the house, light a lamp every evening near the drinking water pot in your home.
19) Perform the Griha Shanti pooja every year to nullify the effects of the sinful things we do, knowingly or unknowingly, in our life.

Info courtesy - Yahoo! Lifestyle India | GaneshaSpeaks 

VAASTU PURUSHA MANDALA

VAASTU PURUSHA MANDALA

The Vaastu Purusha Mandala is an indispensable part of vaastu sastra and constitutes the mathematical and diagrammatic basis for generating design. It is the metaphysical plan of a building that incorporates the course of the heavenly bodies and supernatural forces. Purusha refers to energy, power, soul or cosmic man. Mandala is the generic name for any plan or chart which symbolically represents the cosmos.

In Hindu cosmology the surface of the earth is represented as a square, the most fundamental of all Hindu forms. The earth is represented as four-cornered in reference to the horizon's relationship with sunrise and sunset, the North and South direction. It is called Chaturbhuji (four cornered) and represented in the form of the Prithvi Mandala. The astrological charts or horoscopes also represent in a square plan the positions of the sun, moon, planets and zodiac constellations with reference to a specific person's place and time of birth.

The legend of the Vaastu Purusha is related thus. Once a formless being blocked the heaven from the earth and Brahma with many other gods trapped him to the ground. This incident is depicted graphically in the Vaastu Purusha Mandala with portions allocated hierarchically to each deity based on their contributions and positions. Brahma occupied the central portion - the Brahmasthana- and other gods were distributed around in a concentric pattern. There are 45 gods in all including 32 outer deities.

The preciding gods of each direction (called the ashtadikpalar) are:

* Northeast- Eeshanya- Ruled by lord of all quarters- Ishvara (Religions,Luck and Faith)

* East- Indra- Ruled by the solar deity- Aditya (Seeing the world)

* Southeast- Agni- Ruled by the fire deity - Agni (Energy Generating)

* South- Yama- Ruled by lord of death - Yama (Damaging)

* Southwest- Pitru/Nairutya, Niruthi- Ruled by ancestors (History)

* West- Varuna- Ruled by lord of water (Physical)

* Northwest- Vayu- ruled by the god of winds (Advertisement)

* North- Kubera- Ruled by lord of wealth (Finance)

* Center- Brahma- Ruled by the creator of the universe (Desire)

The Vaastu Purusha is the presiding deity of any site. Usually he is depicted as lying on it with the head in the northeast and legs in the southwest but he keeps changing position throughout the year.

SCRIPTURAL ORIGIN OF VAASTU SHASTRA

SCRIPTURAL ORIGIN OF VAASTU SHASTRA

ORIGIN OF VAASTU PURUSH

VAASTU Shastra believes in the existence of VAASTU Purush who is the main deity of a building. In this regard Rigved says:

"TAVA TVAM VAASTUNYU IMASI GA MADHYE
YATR GAVAU BHURI SHRINGA AVASAH ||"

that is VAASTU has a relation with Griha devata (deity of the home)

According to Shatpath Brahmin (an ancient scripture), VAASTU is the ruling deity of animal stock and the people living in a home.

Concept of VAASTU Purush in VAASTU Shastra is an ancient one. As per the scriptures, once a fierce battle took place in ancient times between a demon Andhakasur and Lord Shiv. During the battle, a few drops of Lord Shankar’s sweat fell on the ground and gave birth to a formidable monster. The monster at once began to kill the gods. Acting unitedly then, all the gods captured the monster and burried him with his face facing down. The gods also granted a boon to pacify him: "You shall be worshipped in all auspicious tasks."

Since the gods made an abode on the monster, he came to be known as VAASTU Purush. And since all the gods have an abode on him, he is worshipped by prudent people.

Vishwakarma is regarded as the father of VAASTU Shastra. In his treatise Vishwakarma Prakash, he writes about the origin of VAASTU Purush:

TAMEV VAASTU PURUSHAM BRAHMA SAMA SRIJATPRABHUH |
KRISHNPAKSHE TRITIYATA MASI BHADRPADE TATHA ||

In Tretayug on the third day of the dark phase of the lunar month Bhadrpad, Brahma created a formidable man. Even the gods were frightened by his appearance. Then by Brahma's consent, all the gods pushed him down, with his face downward and themselves sat on him.

The formidable man then appealed to Brahma: "O Lord, you have created this cosmos. This body is also yours. Why then these gods are torturing me without reason? Tell me how should I behave with the gods."

Pleased Brahma said: "Since this moment your worship shall be indispensable in every auspicious construction work because of your presence beneath the gods. Those who won’t worship you for any reason shall have to suffer penury and untimely death. They shall have to face your wrath and hence obstacles in everything they do."

ATRIYAM MRITYUMAPNOTIVIGHN VAKTASAYAPADE-PADE |
VAASTU PUJAM AVARNAH TAVAHARU BHAVISHYATI ||

Therefore in the beginning of a building's construction, installation of doors and on the occasion of making first entry into newly built home, worship of VAASTU is more than must. Apart from these occasions, on every auspicious task offerings ought to be made into fire according to one’s strength.

ORIENTATION OF VAASTU PURUSH IN A PLOT OF LAND

VAASTU Purush is lain with his face downward. His head points to north-east, while feet point together to south-west. His right hand and the joint of right leg point toward south-east, while left hand and joint of left leg point to north west.

KNOWLEDGE OF DIRECTION AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE

In VAASTU Shastra, eight directions - North, East, West, South, North-east, South-east, South-west and North-west are considered as important. If you are planning to build your bungalow or any other building on the basis of VAASTU Shastra, first of all you should have knowledge of your plot’s direction. Then you should decide in which direction you ought to keep your main gate. You may if necessary, take the help of a compass to know the directions.

As the numerals have their apparent influence of human life, similarly influence of the directions is also apparent. Richness or penury of a person can be known from the location of his house. In which direction is his house located? Which direction does the entrance of his house face? How is the interior decoration? These and other related things reveal the economic condition of a person. Similarly changes that must be made in order to bring prosperity and to prevent imminent danger or crisis can also be known with the help of VAASTU Shastra.

As everybody knows there are four major directions - east, west, north and south. Besides these, four sub-directions are also considered. These are Agney (South-east), Nairitya (South-west), Vayavya (North-west) and Ishaan (north-east). Each of these directions and sub-directions has its own merits and demerits and yields results accordingly. Every direction has a deity or lord that rules it.

EAST: Indra is the ruling deity of the east. He was born out of Brahma's mouth and is capable of destroying enemies. He can appear in any form as per his wishes. He is also the lord of rains and has the wind as his assistant. Increment in wealth, cereals and animal stock can be effected through worshipping Indra. Indra is also the king of the heaven. Elephant Airavat is Indra’s vehicle and Vajra (lightning) in his weapon.

The east is also the abode of gods like Surya, Agni, Indra, Jayant, Ish, Parjanya, Satya, Bhup and Akash.

The east is also known as a direction of lineage. During the construction of the house, some portion must be left open in the east. It leads to long life for the owner.

WEST: The west is the opposite of the east. No work can progress in the west. Varun (Neptune) is the lord of this direction, which is under the influence of sage Agastya. Sea is the abode of Varun (Neptune). He therefore, has most influence on the water bodies. A proper utilization of westerly portion of plot leads to reputation, fame, prosperity and success for the owner.

NORTH: Kuber is the lord of this direction. Literally, Kuber means the one who controls the imminent events and causes increments. He has inassessible wealth and property. Kuber is the king of Yakshas and Kinnars and is a friend of Rudra (Shiv). Kailash is the abode of Kuber who has three legs, eight hands and a yellow dot in place of eyes.

Mercury is the planet that rules the north. It is more influencial in the dark phase of every lunar month. North is a also an abode of the gods like Kuber, Diti, Aditi, Shail, Naga and Bhallat etc.

North is also a place of mother. Leaving some portion open in north leads to prosperity of maternal side as well as provides wealth, comforts, peace etc. for the owner.

SOUTH: Yama is the lord of this direction. He is the son of Surya and is hostile towards Vishnu. Nakshatra Bharani is the most important for him. During the last eight days of the lunar months of Ashwin and Kartika this nakshatra is more influencial. South direction weakens human life, hence all the auspicious tasks are forbidden in the south. South is also an abode of the gods like Yama, Gandharvas, Mriga, Pusha, Vitath and Kshat. In all the south direction yields nothing but mourning, depression and pain.

AGNEYA (SOUTH-EAST): Direction that lies midway between the east and the south is known as Agneya (south-east). Agni (fire) is the lord of this direction. He is the preserver and defender of every being. Agni also carries the message of people who worship and offer oblations with devotion to God.

Worshippers of Agni are economically strong and long living. Agni himself takes care of the people who make offerings into him. Agni also provides them with comfort, peace, prosperity and progeny.

While constructing a house, the first pillar must be erected in the south-east direction. Alternatively, kitchen of the house should occupy a place in this direction. This is the foremost and an important rule of VAASTU Shastra. First day of every month also represents the element fire.

A warm Agneya direction makes a man healthy, whereas a faulty use makes the owner short tempered.

NAIRITYA (SOUTH-WEST): It lies midway between the south and the west directions. Nairitya is the ruling lady of this direction. Literally, Nairitya means repeated happening - whether be it the birth of a baby or any other event. It also means that anything not done at proper time can’t have a repetition. If the house is built in this direction, the home suffers continuous decay.

South-west portion of the house should never be left open, nor should a pit be dug is this direction. This direction is an abode of demons and ghosts. To prevent the accumulation of inauspicious and pain causing things, digging of pit in south-west is prohibited. If for some reason, digging is necessary it should be covered as early as possible or a sapling be planted in its place.

VAYAVYA (NORTH-WEST): It lies mid way between the west and the north. Vayu (wind) is the lord of this direction. Five kinds of Vayu - Prana, Upana, Samana, Vyana and Udana are necessary for human life. Hanumana and Bheema are the representations of Vayu. Those who worship Vayu in the form of Hanumana, get their desired results at once.

North-west angle is the progenitor of friendship or enemity. Hence, a faulty use of this portion of plot may result in majority of the enemies. If you use this angle of your plot wisely and flawlessly, you will have many friends who will undoubtedly benefit you.

ISHANYA (NORTH-EAST): The angle that lies midway between north and the east is known as Ishanya (north-east) direction. Shiv is the lord of this angle. Pashupat is the weapon of Shiv. Nakshatra Ardra is the symbol of Lord Shiv. Semul (silk-cotton) tree is considered auspicious in this direction.

Worshipping of ruling God of this direction yields many virtues in the life of the worshipper. Portion of the house in this direction must be kept holy for it yields many kinds of divine powers to the owner. Proper utilization of this portion of house provides wealth, reputation, property and every kind of excellence for the owner. A faulty utilization of this angle, however, may block successful continuation of progeny.

Ancient sages of India laid down several principles for constructing buildings taking advantage of the nature,the Pancha Bhootas namely Earth,Space,Air,Fire and water,gravitational and magnetic effects and rotational influences of Sun,Moon,Earth and other planets on the life in Earth with a view to bring balance and harmony between man, nature and his buildings and thereby ensuring peace,prosperity,and happiness.These principles,calledVastu Shastra,were evolved over thousands of years out of experience and foresight of ancient Sages of India and are very valuable for the well being of man-kind. According to Shastras,if we worship,revere and respect the lords of these eight directions,they will shower on us their blessings and benefits.

1. Eeshan ie Ishwar(North-east) - He grants us wisdom, knowledge and serve all comforts and relieves us from sufferings.
2. Indra(East) - He is the king of angels. He gives wealth and all pleasures of life.
3. Kuber(North) - He is god of wealth. He grants us wealth and all comforts of life.
4. Varun(West) - He is god of rain. He showers his blessings through rain and brings prosperity and pleasure in life all round.
5. Vayu/Wind(North-west) - He bestows on us long life,health and strength.He is the basic of all life.
6. Agni/Fire(South-east) - He gives us beautiful personality and all the best of life.
7. Yamaa or Yamaha(South) - He is god of death.He is embodiment of dharma.He eradicates evils and grants all good things.
8. Nissan or Niruti (South-west) - He vanishes fear about our enemies.

LOCATIONS OF COUNTRIES BASED ON PRINCIPLES OF VAASTU SHASTRA

LOCATIONS OF COUNTRIES BASED ON PRINCIPLES OF VAASTU SHASTRA

• God is present in the direction of North - East, it is believed. That is why our ancestors always insisted on having water body on this direction to ensure prosperity. Now see the geographical location of a small nation like Japan one of the most largest water body in the form of the Pacific Ocean which explains the reason of its growing prosperity.

• Take the example of Mumbai city. On its South - East side where Agni is located , is the atomic power plant and in the direction of North - East is the water body which is why compared to other ports, Mumbai port is more prosperous.

• The city of London is famous and rich because situated on more or less the ideal principles of Vastu Shastra.

• At the root of the progress and prosperity of the cities like New York, London, Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. are always the benedictory principles of Vastu Shastra, it is found. As one progresses towards North-East in United States of America the land becomes richer and richer, it is found.

• Study the location and construction of the famous temple of Tirupati from the Vastu Shastra angle. Its prosperity legendary thanks mainly to the exemplary implementation of the principles of Vastu Shastra. The main temple is situated on the South - West side of the temple precint. On its North - East direction is a lake and pond. The dining hall of the temple is on South-East side while the North-West and North side of the temple is allocated to the godown for grains and items require in the kitchen. The entire temple precinct is of square shape as a result of which its axis and that of the Earth are perpendicular to each other. The main temple is occupying only the one fourth area of the total precinct and on its Eastern and Northern side is open area. Thus the Tirupati temple of Lord Balaji is an ideal place according to the norms of Vastu Shastra which is why it is the most prosperous temple on the earth.

VAASTU SHASHTRA & SHILPA SHASTRA

VAASTU SHASHTRA & SHILPA SHASTRA

“Happiness Is The Undying Quest Of Life, The Unquenchable Thirst & The Insatiable Hunger Of All Human Kind”. Every creature in this world tries to arrange for a place in which to live comfortably, where they can be safe unaffected by other dangers natural or others, be it the birds, the bees or the animals and of course human beings. The science of Vaastu shastra teaches how to live harmoniously with nature.

There are sayings like

“Nadi Shotriyo Raja Devagyo

Na Chikitasak Tatra Vaso

Na Kartavaya”

A place where there is no river (Source of water - pond or well etc.), scholar, astrologer, ruler and medical expert, should not be selected for living thereon, it should be rejected.

“Dushta Bharya Shath Mitra Bhratiyaschottar Dayak;
Sasarpe Ch Grahey Vaso Mirturev Na Sanshaya”.

If there is house in which lives an unfaithful wife, a foolish friend, an outspoken servant and a snake, the owner of such a house may die any moment.

Vaastu shastra

There are many principles in Vaastu Shastra. To mention a few which involve certain mathematical calculations, Maana is used for proportional relationships in a building and Aayaadi specifies conditions for maximum wellbeing and benefits for the residents of a building.

Vaastu determines the positions and direction of gates, doors and rooms etc. in it, is gained so that a house may be built which will provide all round prosperity and happiness to the inmates. Therefore everyone is curious to know as to what is Vaastu Shastra, and what principles and methods regarding construction of buildings have been given by the ancient saints and seers on the basis of their experience and commands in the divine scriptures.

Vaastu Shastra and Shilpshastra go hand in hand.

Shilpashastra

Shilpa Shastra is the term used for describing the ancient science of sculpture. Although the term describes only the sculpture, the texts based on this science also include chapters on architecture. This science is also referred to by the names Sirpa Nool, Tachchu-shastram and Shilpa Grantham. The literature pertaining to the science has been referred by the sculptors and architects in South India since ancient times. The comprehensive nature of these texts can be seen in the marvelous construction work of the ancient temples, forts and buildings that exist today.

Shilpa Shastra comprises of principal texts called Mukhya shastras and their concise versions called Upashilpas. These Upashilpas act as a reference material for the principal texts. Of the 52 principal texts comprising the Shilpa Shastra, only nine currently exists in proper form. Most of these works have been written in Sanskrit, while the rest are in Tamil.

As per the contents of the texts, Shilpa Shastra can be classified under four categories. They are Civil architecture, Temple architecture, Military architecture, and Sculpture and Painting. These categories however show a strong religious influence, since in ancient days almost everything was based on religion. The texts deal with everything, right from the planning stage to the execution stage and the individual materials that go into the construction work.

While Vaastu deals with the planning and designing of the layout of a structure in a better and auspicious way, Shilpa shastra deals with the actual execution of the plan.

VAASTU SHASTRA

VAASTU SHASTRA

VAASTU SHASTRA is the traditional Indian system of architecture and design of vedic origin. Vaastu means the dwelling of humans and Gods. Many Vaastu rules are derived from 'Vaastu Purusha Mandala' which is depicted as a man lying with his head pointing north east, in a grid of usually 64 squares. The different directions and sectors are assigned to different Gods and Guardians. It aims at providing guidelines for proper construction. Vaastu orientates, places and dictates the proportions of every detail in building lines, skylines, elongations, levels, slopes, water (underground and overhead), kitchen, bedrooms, toilets, staircase, heights of ceilings and roofs, entrances, location of doors and windows, compound walls and so on.

Vaastu Shastra is an ancient science which helps one to get the natural benefits freely offered by the five basic elements of the universe in which we all live. These basic elements are Akash (SKY), Prithvi (EARTH), Paani (WATER), Agni (FIRE), and Vayu (WIND). Vaastu Shastra can be applied by keeping in harmony with these basic five elements of nature.

Earth: was formed about 460 crore years ago and it was a fiery ball. In due course of time, the rocks melted and the surface has formed and acquired magnetism due to the magnetic particles embedded within. It has two poles, north pole and south pole.

Sky: is the endless space surrounding the universe. The universal concept of sky is beyond the imagination and reach of human beings as it is never ending and eternal.

Air (Atmosphere): is a composition of gases like oxygen, nitrogen, carbon-dioxide, helium, neon, crypton and vapour. Oxygen is life saving gas indispensable to living organism.

Water: due to rainfall from clouds, water flowed into low lying area of earth's surface and oceans were formed. The eternal water cycle is mystery of nature.

Sun: sun plays a vital role in Vaastu Shastra. It is a source of life on earth and this is the reason why Sun is worshipped as an incarnation of god or the potential source of creation on the earth.

Vaastu Shastra cannot be directly linked with prosperity. It only suggests ways in which we can live in tune with the laws of nature, so that we can be healthy and peaceful and work efficiently. The ancient texts of Vaastu Shastra have probably claimed to bring prosperity, as an indirect consequence or being able to perform well at home and work.