Earlier, principles of Vastu Shastra were for the
conservative, and Feng Shui was for the more modern mindset; but now you
have astrologers and pundits offering you a combination of both. You
can see houses that have their beds and sofas placed according to Vastu,
and décor adhering to Feng Shui; like a Buddha facing the door and
wind-chimes over the windows. These two ancient sciences have a solution
for almost anything, and with the internet exploding with tips, guides
and how-to blogs, it is easy to lose sight of what you really wanted to
achieve when you started out. Here is a Vastu-Feng Shui 101 with basic
Vastu for the home and Feng Shui suggestions in terms of the direction
of furniture, décor selection, temple placement, and the works!
Place of Worship
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A place of worship is an integral part of an
Indian home. Some may not believe in the ideas of Vastu or Feng Shui,
but, when it comes to something holy like a temple, the flow of energy
definitely needs to be appraised and tuned. There isn’t much fuss here;
just a few simple steps for the positive energy to flow into your home.
Based on Vastu shastra for home, the rooms of worship, prayer and
meditation should ideally be located in the north-east area of the
house. Alternatively, they can also be in the north or the east area.
While worshipping, one should face the East, and idols should not exceed
6 inches in height. It is advised that one should not sleep in the same
room as a place of worship. An ideal position would be one where you
face east or west while praying. The guidelines for the place of worship
are nearly the same in Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra for the home.
The Bedroom and Wealth
The master bedroom should be located in the
southern section of the house, and if the bedroom is located in the
north, it’s believed that the likelihood of unrest in the family
increases. The bed should be placed in such a way that the headboard is
towards the south or the west while sleeping, always avoiding to sleep
with their head towards the north. Family members should avoid taking
meals in the bedroom as doing so is believed to cause ill-health,
especially if they eat while sitting on the bed. Keeping divine idols in
bedrooms should be avoided. If the house has more than one floor, then
the master bedroom should be on the top-most floor, and the ceiling
should be level and unbroken. This maintains a uniform energy through
the room, which in turn gives one a steady state of mind. Basic Vastu
remedies advise that children’s rooms should be in the north-west or the
west and, for higher levels of concentration, they should have a
separate study close to their bedrooms. Wealth and cash should be stored
in the north, which means you should be facing north when storing or
retrieving cash, and jewellery should be kept facing the south as it’s
said to increase the wealth.
Other Parts of the Home
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— The dining room should be facing west as it
is ruled by Saturn that symbolises the path of Bakasura, the
representation of the hungry.
— If you plan to keep plants at home, it is
suggested that you avoid thorny plants like cacti, and avoid growing
plants along the north and east walls.
— The north-east, north-west, north, west and
east corners are best for a study room. These directions attract the
positive effects of Mercury increasing brain power, Jupiter increasing
wisdom, Sun increasing ambition and Venus helps in bringing about
creativity in new thoughts and ideas. Alternatively, the study room can
also be located in the same direction as the bedroom. The study room and
place of worship situated adjacent to each other or in the same room is
an ideal arrangement.
— The main gate of the house should have two
panels. The main door on the outer side should not open inside the
house, and the doors in the house should not creak.
— The bathroom should ideally be located in the
east or in the north-west, but never in the north-east. The wash basin
should be mounted on the eastern wall of the bathroom and the geyser
should be installed in the south-east corner.
Interiors and Décor – Feng Shui for Homes
Feng Shui and Vastu shastra for home may seem a
little unusual to someone who hasn’t followed these practices before,
but now there are a variety of items to choose from and you can embrace
your choice in your own way. While there was just one kind of laughing
Buddha that people gifted each other earlier, there are now idols of
many different poses. One very beautiful item of décor from Feng Shui is
a small water-flowing system which recycles water, where the water
flows inside instead of outside. The significance of this is that just
like the water in the fountain, good health, wealth and happiness will
always keep flowing into your life.
Keep in mind the basic Feng Shui tips, like you are not supposed to purchase a Buddha or bamboo plant for yourself – it is supposed to be gifted to someone during an auspicious event like a house-warming. If your Buddha idol is kept facing the entrance of your house, it is said to bring happiness to your family. Wind-chimes placed on bedroom windows minimise fights at home and problems between the members of the household.
Keep in mind the basic Feng Shui tips, like you are not supposed to purchase a Buddha or bamboo plant for yourself – it is supposed to be gifted to someone during an auspicious event like a house-warming. If your Buddha idol is kept facing the entrance of your house, it is said to bring happiness to your family. Wind-chimes placed on bedroom windows minimise fights at home and problems between the members of the household.
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