Is vastu shastra a religious practice? Will this make conflict in my religion as a muslim?.
– M. Burhan
Answer:-Pure practice of Vastu shastra by itself is not related to any religion or supernatural forces. It is a space planning, Space energizing and, also space healing method. We have a large client base including Arabs, Muslims, Christian, etc. from all over the world. Most noteworthy, Vastu is based on its five key important elements of nature i.e. Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, and space. These elements in nature are available to all and are used by all to survive. Hence, people who stay in Vastu compliant home firmly believes that it has changed their luck. Vastu is a universal system and applicable to the whole world.
Sir I want to make the main door in two parts. should I keep them equal ?
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Answer:-If your main door is bigger having a width more than 6 feet, then you can make it in two parts. Since the main door accounts for 30% strength of the house, it should not have any Vastu defect.
Sir, my home is east facing...my kitchen is in southeast and bedroom in southwest and other bed is in south east...but still we are facing health problems. please guide us
– Sneha Jayram
Answer:- Indeed, your home possesses robust Vastu arrangements; however, you have not provided details regarding the shape of the house and the placement of the washrooms or toilets. You may send us a map for guidance in accordance with Vastu principles. It is possible that your house has an unfavorable Internal or external Vastu configuration.
Sir, Can we change our destiny by applying vastu shastra? ?
– Kalpesh, Mumbai
Answer:-Vastu Shastra provides guidance on enhancing your life and shielding you from misfortune. While destiny itself cannot be altered, you can certainly refine it for the better and create a protective environment through Vastu Shastra.
The main entrance to my house faces the back door directly. There's a working desk in between these two doors. How do I rectify this problem?
– Sugandha Parini
Answer:-We suggest you place a pot of indoor spiral bamboo plant along with a Vastu copper divider (Vastu partition). As a result, this will cut off the harsh energies. You can also place a wind chime made of bamboo above the back door.
My husband and I practicing chartared accountancy. Currently we use a second hand desk that came from our previous owner . Previous owner suffered a loss & now I use the same desk in my office. Somebody told me that this desk may have negative energy from left from its previous owner.
– Mital Chavan
Answer:-As per Vastu Shastra, your concern is justified. Antique furniture, particularly a desk, has the potential to retain the energy of its former owner. If the previous owner experienced financial difficulties or stress, that adverse energy could influence your office atmosphere and financial well-being.
Deep Cleaning + Salt-Water Wipe
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Clean the desk thoroughly, then wipe it with lightly salted water (or sea salt water). Salt is believed to absorb negative energy.
Bell Sound
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Ring a tibetan bell before placing items on the desk; the sound is believed to dispel negative energy and invite positivity.
Can I place a large quartz crystal to enhance earth element or any other powerful techniques?
– Raju Faria
Answer:-It is not necessary to use only crystals. Anything, which is heavy in weight will best do the job like lead metal, rocks, river pebbles, etc. Decorate it in a nice way so it looks beautiful.
Hello Sir, We have done an extension ( made sunroom) in the southeast side of the house. Someone told me the extension is not good in this direction according to my plot layout. I have copied picture of my plot below with the directions marked with lines. Please provide me with guidance is to if there is any defect and how to correct it.
– Deepika Sardana
Answer:-You have done a wrong extension. This could impact on your financial success as well as liquidity. There may also be a threat due to the fire. Cover the south-east window with a green curtain made from organic material. Use some plants, especially a spiral bamboo plant in the southeast zone. Place cooling crystal pebbles in a cane basket on the outer border of the house.
sir, In my home kitchen is situated at north east . Also I am facing a lot problems like job and in my marriage life . how can I solve these problems through vastu. we can't feel a peaceful mind in our home . please can you help me
Ooshma K.
The kitchen in the northeast of your house curtails the peace in the house. Sometimes, there is really not much of a choice in an apartment or ready house to make any physical changes. However, you can make some corrections in the kitchen as well as in the rest of the house. Bring alternate fire element towards the southeast corner of the house. Use Vastu neutralizers like health crystal grid and crystals in the kitchen area. Keep Fire Pyramid with fire crystals in the south-east zone of your house. It will be better you consult your entire house for Vastu, as this will balance missing elements in the house.
Hi,if temple is in North-east direction then person praying face should come at what direction?
Savita More via email
You should face north-east or east while praying in the temple located towards the northeast zone in your house.
It is believed that cosmic or divine energy enters from the North-East. By facing this direction during prayer, one aligns with the purifying morning light and subtle energies, which can help alleviate stress and anxiety.
Hello I want to hang painting on northwest wall which type of pairing is good for that direction?
Sir, I have a query regarding bhramsthan. Can we left only 2by 2 square space open as bhramsthan? we don't have space, just behind bhramsthan there is staircase. Is it ok..?
Megha
Please note that the calculation of brahmasthan is based on the size of the premises. A large space should have a bigger brahmasthan than the smaller one.
Read the article on Vastu for Brahmasthan-centre of the house
Hi sir/madam, now we are constructing our house...master bedroom's toilet n bathroom is under stairs...In kitchen ( ground southeast) there are above 2 bathrooms coming for 2 bedrooms in first floor. Now construction is under process...if there is any possibility to change according to vaasthu?
Manju Anand via Email
Toilet above the kitchen creates sick energy for the home. You should move the toilets in the desired direction. Also, the toilet below the staircase is not an ideal location as per Vastu. Space below the staircase should always be used as a storeroom. In case you are not able to move the locations, get your plan evaluated by our expert, and suggest suitable Vastu remedies. Contact now our team for professional help.
How to buy a home that would bring wealth and good fortune?
Kalpesh Tare via Email
Whatever space you buy, it must have a strong Vastu foundation. There should be a balance of five key Vastu elements. We recommend you to read the Vastu checklist for buying a home
I have a round structure at south west. Is it good ?
Grisha Vyas via email
The round structure is not as good as per Vastu. It has no specific direction. It has a confused orientation.
What are the benefits of music in the clinic or hospital ?
Vijay Pillai via email
Integrating music into clinics and hospitals offers profound benefits for patients, staff, and visitors, as supported by extensive research and holistic traditions like Vastu. Music is much more than background sound; it is a powerful therapeutic tool that can transform the healing environment. When soothing music is played in these spaces, it reduces stress, anxiety, and pain, creating a calming atmosphere where both mind and body can relax. Patients report improved mood and emotional well-being, and music therapy is documented to speed recovery and even decrease the need for certain medications by alleviating discomfort and facilitating restful sleep.
From a Vastu perspective, harmonious sound energy helps balance and clear stagnant energies, inviting positivity and promoting the flow of life-supporting forces throughout the space. This energetic uplift contributes to mental tranquility, spiritual growth, and overall health, especially when music is played in areas aligned with Vastu guidelines to maximize beneficial vibrations. For critically ill patients or those under emotional distress, personalized music can offer comfort, connection, and hope, and can stimulate cognitive functions in patients with neurological disorders.
Music’s gentle and rhythmic presence supports not only those undergoing treatment, but also healthcare professionals and visitors, reducing burnout and fostering a sense of community and empathy. Implementing music programs, whether through ambient sound systems, live performances, or personal audio devices, humanizes clinical environments, making them more welcoming and nurturing. Sound therapy, as advocated in Vastu, prevents negativity, energizes the space, and aligns the physical setting with nature’s harmonious principles for optimal healing and prosperity.
why finished goods should be kept in north-west part of the factory as per vastu?
Punit Maddy via email
In accordance with Vastu Shastra, positioning completed products in the North-West (Vayavya) corner of a factory is a strategic approach aimed at facilitating rapid inventory turnover, avoiding dead stock, and achieving faster financial returns.
The Element of Air (Vayu) The North-West direction is governed by the Air element (Vayu) and the Moon, both symbolizing mobility, continuous flow, and transition. Similar to the ever-moving air, items situated in this zone are imbued with the energy of movement and dispatch. Storing completed products in this particular area guarantees they do not become stagnant on the factory floor, encouraging quicker sales, swift shipping, and a robust turnover rate.
Avoiding Dead Stock and Financial Obstacles If finished products are kept in heavy, grounding areas such as the South-West (Earth element), the energy associated with that direction can cause the stock to become stagnant, resulting in sluggish sales, dead inventory, and immobilized capital. By employing the North-West zone for finished goods, the factory minimizes prolonged storage durations and averts financial obstacles, thereby enhancing cash flow and profitability for the enterprise.
Customer Engagement and Sales Transformation The North-West region and its neighboring North-Northwest (NNW) areas are closely associated with customer engagement, visibility, and sales performance. Keeping ready-to-sell inventory in this location aligns the products with the energetic frequencies that attract potential customers and stimulate new business inquiries, effectively transforming the factory’s production into real wealth.
Why the South-East Is Considered Ideal place for the ktichen?
Swati Rungta, Mumbai via email
In Vastu Shastra, the south-east direction is regarded as the most appropriate location for a kitchen due to its association with Agni, the fire element. Given that cooking inherently involves heat and fire, situating the kitchen in this area is thought to foster a balanced and supportive energy within the home.
A kitchen in the south-east is frequently linked to warmth, nourishment, harmony, and stability in family dynamics. It is believed to enhance health, sustain enthusiasm in daily tasks, and minimize conflicts related to food, household routines, and family obligations.
Reasons Why the South-East Is Considered Optimal
• The fire element of the kitchen aligns naturally with the fire energy present in the south-east direction.
• Cooking while facing east is traditionally viewed as advantageous and is thought to promote a positive and concentrated mindset.
• A thoughtfully designed south-east kitchen may lead to a more tranquil environment, stronger family connections, and increased harmony within the household.
• If a south-east kitchen is not feasible, the north-west direction is often suggested as the next best alternative according to traditional Vastu guidelines.
I possess an underground water tank located in the southwest. What are the potential impacts? Are there any remedies available?
K Murugasen, Indiana via email
In Vastu, placing a underground tank in the south-western direction is commonly viewed as a significant emotional misstep; it is akin to “digging a drain directly beneath the heart of your family,” which silently siphons away stability, trust, and peace.
The southwest is frequently regarded as a “path to hell” due to its connections with ancestors, roots, and the family leader; it acts as the emotional and financial foundation of your residence. Installing a major water source in this area can create a deep sense of insecurity, heaviness, and discord, similar to the gradual erosion of your life’s base, even in the absence of overtly dramatic incidents.
Impacts:-
Relationships may become strained: The imbalance in the south-west is closely associated with conflicts, miscommunications, and emotional detachment between partners and elders.
Financial concerns increase: Rather than experiencing a sense of stability and security, there exists an underlying anxiety regarding potential losses, debts, or hindered income” everything is present, yet nothing feels comfortable.”
Mental fatigue and sluggishness: The environment may seem dull, oppressive, or disheartening; individuals might feel fatigued, trapped, or negative without an apparent cause.
Simple Vastu remedy
Strengthen the earth: Place heavy, stable storage or earth crystals in the south‑west, and avoid water‑features there.
Purify the memory: Offer Cow dung diya to the sacred earth, and mentally affirm your family’s roots and stability.
Balance with water: Let the water element live in the northeast (opposite direction of North-east) a clean, bright, open space, so it supports growth instead of weakening the foundation. You can use water crystal, water urli or a water pyramids as a simple remedy.
I need a guidance about the laying a foundation for new home and its direction.
S Gopala, Indiana via email
We recommend to start with the south-west zone. Establishing the foundation from the south-west corner significantly secures your home with deep stability and divine favor, as Vastu Shastra holds this direction in high regard as a source of strength and lasting prosperity.
Envision your ideal residence emerging from this revered earth element zone, governed by Nairutya, where each stone placed conveys assurances of safety, familial unity, and unwavering success. This process is a sincere ritual that welcomes your great future.
The south-west corner represents the grounding energy of the earth, signifying stability, authority, and enduring wealth that nourishes both your spirit and heritage. Initiating foundational work in this area, beginning with the placement of the consecrated stone (Shilaanyasa) in the south-west trench harnesses cosmic energies to strengthen your home against instability, akin to the roots of an ancient banyan tree that withstands storms. This practice fosters profound emotional assurance, allowing relationships to flourish and decisions to be made with discernment.
What are the merit and demerits of plot entrance towards the north-west?
Karandikar Vijay, Gurgaon
A north-west entrance is typically regarded as advantageous in Vastu, provided it is appropriately positioned, tidy, and harmonious. The primary benefits often linked to it include improved ventilation, enhanced communication, social cohesion, financial security, and fresh opportunities for development.
The north-west entrance is associated with the air element, which is often said to enhance movement, adaptability, and social interaction.
Numerous Vastu case studies by our team vastuplus also connect this direction with better relationships and a more dynamic social or business environment.
Additionally, it is thought to provide:
Financial growth and stability.
Success, happiness, and overall well-being.
Improved natural airflow and a more illuminated entry area.
What are the major effects of north east missing corner as per Vastu?
ManishpatelManish Patel, Ghatkopar, Mumbai
The absence of a north-east corner in Vastu Shastra, referred to as an Ishanya cut, constitutes a significant dosha that hinders the circulation of positive energy from this sacred area governed by water and divine influences.
This defect mainly leads to financial instability and ongoing health issues, which encompass mental stress and physical conditions such as headaches or compromised immunity. Consequently, it often results in career stagnation, educational challenges for children, and strained family dynamics, all stemming from hindered prosperity and lack of clarity.
Common Remedies
Place charged water crystals, Endless path painting, or a water pyramid near the cut to restore water energy and absorb negativity. Avoid toilets or heavy items here to prevent amplifying dosha.
Not sure how your own home reads?
Everything on this page is general guidance. What it means for your home depends on which way it faces, where the entrance falls and what sits in each zone. Send a floor plan and a compass reading and get a straight answer on what to correct first. Nitien Parmar has been reading plans since 1991, in India and for families overseas.