Vastu Shastra reflects an Indian style of architecture practiced from ancient times. We all have heard about the concept but most of us are unaware of its significance or how it brings prosperity to your home? JD Institute is here to give you all the information you need regarding Vastu Shastra

Why is Vastu Shastra Important?

In Vastu Shastra each and everything in the universe is associated with a level of energy and every building or land has a vibration of energy attached to it as well.

Various benefits of Vastu Shastra are:

• Aids in financial prosperity
• Career stability
• Academic growth
• Maintaining good mental and physical health
• Improving relationships 

Elements and Its Dominant Directions

According to the Vastu Shastra, the universe comprises of 5 elements namely:

• Earth or Prithvi: It provides patience or stability dominating the diagonal and center directions
• Vayu or Air: It provides the element of happiness or fun in life-dominating the east 
• Akash or Space: It reflects mental space or cognitive energy. Space dominates the west and is known to be responsible for all forms of social energy
• Agni or Fire: fire reflects money, confidence, and success dominating the south
• Jal or Water: one of the major supporting elements when it comes to humans or human life is water and is associated with health and immunity dominating the north

Vastu Shastra Tips for Financial Prosperity

Many people perceive Vastu Shastra as something which is difficult to follow however it is really easy and effortless to follow:

• As the main door becomes the entry for all the energies, keeping it clean or decorated is necessary to attract wealth
• Painting walls in purple colour can be beneficial as it represents wealth. However if purple colour for the wall will be something difficult for you to keep even a money plant with a purple colour pot can be a great substitute
• Almirah, where the money is kept, should be in the south-west or south wall of the house so that it opens towards the north direction
• Another way to attract wealth is to keep a mirror in front of the locker where cash is kept as it signifies your money being doubled up
• Make sure you repair faulty taps or faucets etc as it leads to financial losses
• A bird feeder should be kept in the northwestern part of the house to attract money
• Free flow of air should be there so that wealth flows smoothly in the house while wind chimes on the entrance ensure cash flow
• Placing Goddess Lakshmi’s picture on the entrance is beneficial for financial gains
• Water bodies should be kept in the north-eastern part of the house for the flow of constructive energy

Vastu Shastra Tips for Academic Growth

• The study table should be on the east or north side of the room for better concentration
• To ensure the flow of energy, make sure there is a gap between the study table and the wall
• To energize luck in education, a well-lit lamp should be kept on the southeast corner of the study table

Vastu Sastra Tips for Good Health

• For a sound sleep, make sure you keep your head towards the south direction
• For free flow of energy, the center of the house should be kept open or with light furniture
• Imbalance of the elements of fire causes sickness in the house due to which balancing it is significant, make sure you keep the fire element like diyas, candle or fireplace in northwest or southeast direction
• Keep your head towards east or northeast direction while drinking water for good health
• As Lord Hanuman is considered to be the protector of our health, place picture of Lord hanuman towards the south direction of the house
• Citrus fruit plants at the entrance of the house invite good health in the house

Vastu Shastra Tips for Improving Relationships

• Keep a small branch of kadamba trees at home to ease the tension if there are frequent debates among the male members of the family
• Do not put images of violence in the house as it is known to attract negative energy
• Place wind chimes with crystals in the bedroom to minimize fights in the family
• Sandalwood statue should be placed in the house as it creates a harmonious relationship among the members living in the house
• If a dispute is often seen among the female family members, try not to wear the red color of clothing on the same occasion or same time
• If members of your family are tensed most of the times, place a white sandalwood statue at a place in the house where you can view it multiple times which will help in easing the tension in the house leading to a peaceful environment

General Vastu Rules to Follow at Home

• Corners of the home should be kept as bright as possible as they are powerful sources of energy
• Cobwebs should be cleared the minute you see them as according to Vastu shastra they are believed to hinder the financial growth of the family members
• Tulsi plant should be placed in the northeast direction of the home as it helps to convert all the negative energies of the house into positive ones
• Spiral staircase should be avoided as it attracts negative energy
• If you are having a rough patch when it comes to finding a job, place lord Kubera idol towards the north direction of the house
• To ensure optimal results in life place Lord Ganesha idol towards the entrance of the house
• Non-working clocks should be removed from the house
• Cactus should not be placed inside the house as it is considered as a negative plant that affects the relationships and health of the members who are living in the house

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