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Houses which dont conform to Vastu norms are sometimes find them in situations like theft. Main door including other doors of house signifies and signals about your being theft in future and home owner must take special care of doors. Location, size and number of door are the matter of concern in every house and anyhow they should be given attention in order to make your home safe. Vastu elucidates some basic principles that belong to home door placement, size and number so that there is no risk of theft and ill involve. So turn your house according to Vastu set of rules to safeguard from ill risks of robbery. Some basic Vastu rules for home door are as follows:
Do not place your valuables and cash in North-west corner as it enhance chances of robbery. Do not give your servants South-west area of home as it changes the tendency of servants to commit robbery and poses threat to danger. Entrance or main door must be bigger than the other doors of houses. Total number of doors should be count in even number such as 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 but avoid ten doors because having ten doors is inauspicious. The main door should have two opening shutters. Single door in East or North is good while South is inauspicious. Doors should not be in straight line. Keep pictures or decorative pieces of sacred symbol Om, Swastik, Laxmi, and Ganesh. Avoid keeping Ganesh idol in the outside door in such a way that when you enter you see Ganesh idol. Instead keep in interior so that when you move out of the main door you encounter Ganesh idol. Make sure there is no obstruction in the front/main entrance. Avoid slanted, circular or sliding gate. Doors should be placed in correct direction so that there is no risk in future. If any of door especially main door is placed in direction then there are some frequent complications that one has to bear for instance- robbery, enmity, diseases, downfall, loss of money and loss of offspring etc. Do not hang any evil picture as it signals destruction. Doors can have picture of Laxmi seated on lotus flower with accompanying elements.
North is the direction for unending success, development and growth, one should be conversant with this direction for over-all success in life. Always face North or East while eating, working, sitting and watching TV etc. Sleep with head towards South and foot towards North. Do not obstruct the North-east and East region of your house or office. If there is any obstruction such as dumping stuff or junk material lying here, then clear it immediately.
Do not leave space in West and South and if your entrance is in West or South then ensure that there is no open space for balcony. More space should be left in East and North so there is inflow of positive energy coming from morning sunlight. In office workers should face North while working. Workers should not sit under exposed beam.
South-east facing plots should not be left open from the front. Other than kitchen in this portion electrical equipment, boiler and transformer can be incorporated. Avoid any kind of extension in Southern part as it can bring bad luck, misfortune and loss of health. Extension in South-east portion leads to heavy debts, loss of wealth, insomnia and extravagance. Southern portion of area should be teamed with heavy material but never construct scared or pooja room, bedroom, or living room especially in South-east. South-west can have over-head tank and storage room but not worship room. Avoid any drainage or septic tank in South-east portion because it can bring misfortune like theft, fire accident and other problems. Marriageable boys should never sleep in South-east corner room as it can delay their wedding bells. Wrong construction or any defect in South-east corner gives rise to problems in women occupant. Sleeping in this corner leads to aggressive nature, tension, stress and insomnia. For steady, progressive and peaceful life avoid any defect in South-east corner.
North is centre of Lord Kubera- God of wealth, so it is important to keep this direction energetic and positive so as to sustain good energies that help raise wealth. North-east or Eshaan corner must be freed from any construction and if possible construct worship room while if it is not then keep this place clean and open.
Blocking East and North can harness money flow and obstruct in your earning capacity thereby increasing expenses over wealth. Our house is a temple and we can only benefit from this temple if it is kept clean. Therefore to trigger up finances it is essential to keep all the clutter away from house. Ensure that your house front door and entrance is not obstructed by any pole, wire, pit or other thing. To load your locker with wealth, do not construct over-head tank in North-east because it is the place for under-water tank.
To attain prosperity in house it is advisable to determine your entrance or front door direction that has to be according to Vastu because all positive energy arrives from here. Ideal direction for entrance is East or North and ensure than front entrance or door is not obstructed by irrelevant thing such as pole, wire, vehicle or pit. Under-water tank is ideally constructed in North-east direction and avoid any under water tank or septic tank in other corners or directions. Over-head tank should be made in South-west direction in order to balance the energies surrounding the house and to ward off stress. Master bedroom is advisable in South-west direction. Kitchen should ideally be constructed in South-East direction.
Modern experts do not always recommend shifting but suggest a practical solution to use a door closer that hides the gas stove from the direct vision in front of entrance. Bedroom near the entrance again brings bad luck for owner or patient if any because in such case goof fortune stuck at outside at the entrance making it hard for patient to recover easily. Therefore bedroom just near the entrance must be avoided to maintain good health recovery. Owner or ailing person should stay in the room far away from main entrance door. If the problems persist then negative energy can be discarded by using a bowl filled of salt water while to purify aura of ailing person light a candle in the room. The front door of house and things projected through the door speaks many things about the house condition and wealth. For instance, an entrance door adorned with innovative things tells about the rich heritage of ancestors who might have enjoyed good fortunes. Entrance door that is in bad condition says nothing much about the house fortune and further cant be expected much from such house. Master bedroom if found near the entrance manifests great fortunes for master via female resources and they would also get good wealth through secret sources.
Entrance of a house is the pathway of inflow of health and wealth and it is said in Vedas that entrance of house is symbolic of Rahu and exit door is of Ketu. Therefore entrance of any property should be made in such a way that it attracts money and for this Vastu recommends installing a huge entrance door and clean entrance surrounding in the house. Vastu retort that a property should never have doors in one straight line nor should they have same dimensions. Accordingly, spacious entrance ensures good inflow of wealth and prosperity thereby preventing its outflow. It is also recommended to have small exit door in comparison to entrance door which should be large. In case exit or rear door is large then place a copperstrip across the breadth of the door 3 to 4 inches below.
Vastu Furniture
Every living and non-living thing on this cosmos gives out energy effecting the lives in different ways. Science of architecture which is precisely called Vastu-Shastra gives away norms of placement for everything relative to this earth. Furniture is important embellishment in our homes that makes the appearance of living place lively and comfortable. However proper orientation and direction for the placement of furniture is another important aspect in order to make the energies flow in sway to harmonize the environment. Placement of chairs, sofa, table and other things should be in accordance with the Vastu principles so that it benefits the people residing in home. Vastu guidelines for furniture placement are as follows:
Furniture should be ideally placed in West or South direction. Avoid irregular shapes in furniture such as oval, triangular or circle. Best shapes to be chosen in furniture are square or rectangle. Always keep furniture away from the wall with the distance of 3 inches so that the positive energy flows properly without obstruction. Keep away the clutter from near the furniture. Bed in the room should be placed in South-west direction. Dinning table should be placed in North-west position of the kitchen or living room. Study table should be kept in East or North.
South-east is governed by Fire; hence it is better to stay away from this place which is only ideal for kitchen. This place should be avoided for living purpose as it tends to make people aggressive and assertive in nature. But if the person is very shy & introvert, lacks confidence, spending some time in this room is going to help a lot.
North-west room is ideal for unmarried children especially girls. But when the kids are small, this room should not be given to them as they will not be able to concentrate in studies. The inmates living here will not be stable in the house and will always on the move. North-east is good for uncontrollable children & aggressive people and this place makes them calm discarding all negative characteristics and enhances confidence. It is also good for the people who are in creative fields. Avoid resting children in Southwest as it will make them adamant & arrogant. But being the owner, one must stay in Southwest corner, otherwise the control power will vanish gradually. Persons who are in academic fields should spend more time in East rooms to enhance the knowledge.
Luck & success goes hand in hand, find out lucky colour and date for success
Not every time it is possible that people who are sharp brained do fair all time in life. This is not necessary as most of the times you have the luck of your stars while intelligence is hardly a part in success. This doesnt mean we should stop working to get successful which is also an irresponsible and insensible thought. There are people who are less educated, not that smart, less intelligent but still doing fairly well in life with plenty of riches. Vastu says more than your intelligence there required various things in life which are: gods grace, luck and helpful company of people. Karma is the significant force of life which says what you sow as you reap and no one can escape from karma. Divine grace is what required by every human for which it is important to meditate and perform good deeds. To befriend helpful people you have to be helpful and move with right attitude in life. Luck is probably an essence of life and to get success it is important to do everything in accordance with Vastu. Grabbing right opportunity at the right time is what makes you lucky and to avail that one have to make things favourable at home and office.
Vastu advises to deflect blocks at the home and office that blocks your way to your home. Trees, pole and wires etc are some of the blocks that should be dissolve to remove defects and get lucky in taking every opportunity. Favourable dates and colours are good to be followed as astrological birth dates of people can be sometimes lucky for people. Vastu recommends to find out birth date numbers and colour such as those born on 1, 10, 19, 28- lucky day is said to be Sunday; 2, 11, 20, 29lucky day is Monday, 3, 12, 21, 30- lucky day is Thursday; 5, 14, 24- Friday and so on
A professional person including writer, research intellectual or an artist should be seated along the back of wall which is considered better location for these persons. While the entrance in such offices should have distance from the main office. Work place or office should not lie next to bedroom, if office is residential. Sharp edged tables should be avoided in conferences or meeting rooms. One must sit quite far away from the main door in the conference room. High back chairs are preferred for professionals Avoid sitting with your back exposed to the entrance. Any of the beams exposed on office ceiling should not come parallel to your chair. Keep your office desk in regular shape as in square, rectangle and avoid circular or any other irregular shape table or desk. Wooden desk are best opt for while glass top-tables can be opted to place in west direction. Keep a crystal on your table to promote monetary flow and for cheerful ambience. Illuminate your southern corner of office which is also apt for maximum lighting. Your seating should be North facing.
For students
Study table for students should be in regular shape like square or rectangle with minimal size not too big, not too small. Study table should face East or North for better concentration and likewise student sitting on this table should also face East or North. Keep some distant between wall and study table as table should not lie along the wall and some space is given to regulate the flow of energy. The bookshelf should be placed in East, North or North-east which are considered best to stack books. While avoid keeping anything in the middle of the room. Declutter students table and there should not be too many books or other things placed on study table because it creates unnecessary stress and distracts mind. Maximum windows in room should be made in East or North direction. A well-lit lamp should be placed on South-east corner of study table. Brush this room with subtle and light tints to make a student active which also enhance mind power. Colours have drastic influence on mood and mind.
Loving married life is what every person is seeking for and adhering to Vastu principles can render positive results.
The Northwest bedroom is best suited for the married couple. Avoid using dark colours on the bedroom wall. Always have a perfect square/rectangle shaped bed. Use a single mattress in the bedroom. Avoid any kind of clutter in the bedroom Avoid having mirrors in the bedroom. Place gas and sink in the kitchen apart at a minimum distance of 4 feet. If you install any artifact/ pillows, make sure it is in pair. Place crystals in room near you, rose quartz gives peace, tranquility and understanding in married life.
Always sleep with head towards South or East. Never sit or sleep under the exposed beam. Face East or North while eating your meal. An ideal kitchen should be located in South-east. Avoid kitchen in North-east as it tends to create health problems in women. North-east is corner for flowing water, so keep some source of water here. South-west portion should be ideally provided to elderly people or main owner of house in order to keep them in good health. To have sound sleep, keep mobile phones and any other gadget away from bed. Also keeping iron stuff beneath the bed creates health problems for people. Growing bamboo plants in home is inauspicious, so avoid it. Do not keep exposed mirrors in home and cover all mirror including laptop screen and TV screen etc. Green colour is auspicious in North-east. Avoid constructing kitchen and toilet together and ensure that both the place have maximum distance from each other. Place under the staircase should be used for storage but avoid making any usable place here such as kitchen, toilet etc. There should be no room or any other functional place over or below kitchen and toilet. Keep the bed three inches away from the wall.