For a house to become a home, it needs to radiate the right kind of energy. According to a number of traditional beliefs, each home comes with its own energy type. A person dwelling in a house comes under the influence of a specific energy field, which in turn influences him in one way or the other. Therefore it’s very crucial to understand the link between the healing art of Vastu and our homes in honing positivity and good vibes. Vastu Shastra explains that all things in the universe have a level of energy and that every building or land has a vibration of energy associated with it.
The universe is built of positive and negative energy. Vastu aims at eliminating negative energy and enhancing positive energy There are various benefits following Vastu Shastra 1. Helps for Financial Prosperity 2. Helps for Career Stability 3. Helps for Academic Growth. 4. Helps for Improving Relationships 5. Helps in maintaining good physical & mental health. Elements & Its Dominant Directions As per Vastu, the universe is made of 5 elements namely Earth, Air, Space, Fire, and Water. It says that the balance of these elements is very important for attracting positivity at home. Every element has a dominant direction as follow: Earth- Prithvi: It is known for providing stability and patience.
It dominates the centre and diagonal directions in every corner. Air – Vayu: Known for bringing the element of fun and happiness in life, it dominates the East.Space- Akasha: It represents cognitive energy & mental space. Space is responsible for all form of social energies, and it dominates the west. Fire- Agni: The energy of fire represents confidence, money, and success. It dominates the South Water- Jal: Water is one of the major supporting elements of human life.
Hence it is associated with immunity & health. It dominates the North. Vastu Shastra is an ancient guide for a positive home, right from the entrance of a house to the bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, outdoors, and courtyard. MAIN ENTRANCE Positive energy can be harnessed right at the entrance of your house with these tips: • Main door should be stronger and bigger than other doors in the house; it should preferably be made of teak wood. • Never keep the place outside your main door dark.
Remember good energy is always associated with bright and cheery places. • Garbage bags, unwanted things, and shoes should be kept away from the main door. We don’t want visitors to cringe before entering your home. • Ensure that the main door opens inward. Also regularly oil its hinges to avoid creaky sounds. DRAWING ROOM. For a place where the family spends the most time together, the drawing-room should have: An aquarium on the North or East wall for prosperity
• A bright picture of sunrise in the southern wall • Shades of yellow, green, beige or blue on walls to infuse liveliness and vibrancy Kitchen: To improve the Vastu of your kitchen and ensure a healthy life for your family: • Keep the water sink away from the gas stove. • Place the fridge at the southwest corner of the kitchen. • Never let your kitchen face the washroom or share a common wall with it. BEDROOM. Bedrooms are a place for rest and repose and should have soothing wall colours for a peaceful aura.
Remember to: • Place the master bedroom in the Southwest. • Never sleep with your head in the north. • Avoid overhanging beams in the room to enjoy good health. • Use solid wooden beds instead of hollow wrought – iron beds. STUDY ROOM. A place where your child needs his / her full concentration! Even if you do not have a separate study room, these basic dos need to be kept in mind: • Select a square or rectangular shape for the study table. • Place the table so that one need not face a blank wall or window.
• Keep the table in the Northeast, East, or West direction. • Hanging bookshelves are best avoided. KITCHEN To improve the Vastu of your kitchen and ensure a healthy life for your family: • Keep the water sink away from the gas stove. • Place the fridge at the southwest corner of the kitchen. • Never let your kitchen face the washroom or share a common wall with it.
