If success keeps slipping away despite your best efforts, if tension lingers at home, or if money worries refuse to leave, the reason might be hiding inside your own house. According to Vastu Shastra, the negative energy that collects in a home and certain structural flaws can add to these troubles. The good news is that correcting them rarely requires major changes. It is believed that a few very simple steps can reduce the effect of these flaws and create a happier atmosphere at home. Here are four easy and effective measures.
A Ganesh idol at the main door
In Vastu, the main door is seen as the gateway through which energy enters a home, both the positive and the negative kind. Placing an idol of Lord Ganesh at the main entrance is believed to keep good energy flowing inside and clear away obstacles on the way. This, in turn, is said to preserve peace, happiness and prosperity within the family.
Avoid sitting directly under a beam
Vastu advises special caution around the beams in a ceiling. Keeping a bed, sofa or workspace right beneath a beam is not considered suitable, as it can leave a person feeling mentally burdened and uneasy. If moving the furniture is not possible, Vastu-based remedies can be used to ease the effect.
Keep the corners clean
Dust, dirt or cobwebs piling up in the corners of a home are not regarded as auspicious. That is why the main door, the Brahma Sthan, which is the central part of the house, and the other corners should be cleaned regularly. The roof and the staircase should also be kept spotless. Broken items, useless clutter and dried-up plants only add to the negative energy, while a clean and well-organised space naturally builds a positive environment.
Do not ignore leakage and dampness
Vastu Shastra treats water as a symbol of prosperity. For this reason, water leaking inside the home or damp patches on the walls are not seen as a good sign. It is believed that such problems can worsen financial difficulties. So wherever a leak or dampness appears in the house, it is considered best to get it repaired as soon as possible.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on religious beliefs and popular traditions. It has no scientific proof.)
