What is Vastu Shastra?
Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture and construction that aims to harmonize buildings with the natural elements and cosmic energy. It involves designing spaces in a way that promotes health, wealth, and prosperity.
What are the key principles of Vastu Shastra?
The key principles of Vastu Shastra include proper orientation, layout, and spatial geometry of a building. It focuses on balancing the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space) to create a harmonious living environment.
How can Vastu Shastra improve my home or office?
Applying Vastu principles can improve the flow of positive energy in your home or office, leading to better health, increased prosperity, and overall well-being. It can help in enhancing relationships, career growth, and creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Do I need to make structural changes to comply with Vastu Shastra?
Not necessarily. While some Vastu remedies may require structural changes, many can be implemented with simple adjustments like rearranging furniture, using specific colors, placing plants, and incorporating Vastu objects like mirrors and crystals.
Where can I build a garage in my house according to Vaastu?
North-West is the best zone for building your garage. You can also have your garage built in the South-East zone. Anything other than this direction won’t do any good. Also, your garage has to be away from the walls or compound wall of the building. Building a garage in any other zones apart from the above state zones, can result in frequent breakdowns of vehicles. The most important part is the you should park your vehicle facing the North direction.
Which is the best color as per Vaastu, as I am planning to repaint my house?
You can use flashy white to paint the North-East zone of your house. Applying Reddish brown or pink in the South-West zone is the ideal option. Light blue or blue is apt for the North-West zone. Paint the South-West with yellow paint and ceiling with white paint.
I heard that placing a wrought iron cot can have negative impacts on the house. Is it true?
Yes, it is a fact. As wrought iron is good conducting electricity and heat, it will hinder the flow of energy in the atmosphere. Moreover, it releases harmful infrared rays. So, wooden cots are the best options when it comes to using furniture according to Vaastu.
Is it is good to keep the cactus plant in the house?
Cactus or thorny bushes generally provides a tense situation and atmosphere in the house and thus it is not advisable by the Vastu Sastra to keep such plants in the home. The plant emits negative currents which remove and curtails the goodness. It is always better to plant Tulsi plant in the house which placed in North-East or Brahmasthan of a house provides a good effect to the home and in the life of the dwellers.