You should love your space and your space should love you. If this love for good energy is in ample proportion, then all’s well in your life, says KHUSHDEEP BANSAl
A suitably-located bedroom can bless you with marital bliss, good sleep and a relaxed temperament. Directions and Vastu zones have been deeply researched for centuries and the Vastu Shastra has both the information and the solution for problems that beset many of us.
The science of Vastu focuses on arranging objects in locations or zones, so that the requisite energy is generated and maintained. Close your eyes. Picture your bedroom and review the feelings that emerge. What comes to your mindIJ Does it make you feel relaxed, or you become anxiousIJ Do you sleep wellIJ If married, are your marital relations satisfactoryIJ Most importantly, do you get enough rest in your bedroomIJ
Rest is a primary function of a bedroom. Never underrate the proper use of any space, as putting things haphazardly can cause major upheavals in your life. The bedroom is a crucial space in your house. It is your sanctum. If married, it is the place where you and your spouse spend private moments together.
The Vastu Shastra says that there are both beneficial as well as deleterious zones for bedrooms. If you are building a new home, then don’t ignore Vastu. If not, then at least check your room’s directions with the aid of a compass. Just knowing which room/object lies in which Vastu zone is the first helpful step.
The highly beneficial and ideal Vastu zones are South, West and East. This selection can be refined further, depending on which occupation you follow. The South is the Vastu zone for relaxation and fame. This bedroom will induce peace, and you will enjoy a healthy, relaxed life. The West zone is the area of gains not just in terms of finances, but also prosperity in every aspect of your life. The East is the Vastu area of social associations and can serve as a healthy and happy bedroom for you. The South zone can also bring you money and is good for married couples. For students and youngsters, the East zone is beneficial. It also helps people, particularly politicians, desiring a dazzling, successful public life.
There are other Vastu zones that may be used for a bedroom. The North zone is good for career-oriented people, but there are some minor, sleep-related problems associated with it. The North-Northeast zone, ideally meant for storing medicines, should be used sparingly while recovering from illness. The East-Northeast zone is one of rejuvenation and fun. Anyone can use it as a bedroom, but it is better suited for older couples, who will not brood over the past and remain happy in their old age.
The Southwest zone is concerned with skills and relationships. This zone is acceptable for use as a bedroom, except that married couples sleeping here will expect too much from each other, which could often be stressful. The West-Southwest zone, good for concentration and study, will benefit a stock broker. The South-Southeast zone has the energy of confidence and strength and can be used to develop mental and physical strength. The Northwest zone represents support; so, if you need a loan, or are a financial middleman/ negotiator, its energy will help you. The North-Northwest zone is one of attraction and sex. It is best suited for married couples or people of marriageable age and should be sparingly used by kids.
The Vastu zones that will have definite negative effects on health and relationships are the East-Southeast, South-Southwest and West-North-west. In the first zone, anxiety will be the keynote to interpersonal relations, health and sleep, disturbing both factors with over-analysis, churning and obsessive thinking. Quarrels may also erupt. In the second zone, all three factors will get degraded, deposited and wasted away, as this is the primary function of this Vastu zone. In the third zone, depression will reign supreme. It is best to avoid all three zones completely for use as a bedroom, as all efforts to sleep well or have healthy relations will be nullified. However, the first zone’s negative effect may be somewhat ameliorated by having the walls painted light green. The Northeast zone or devsthan may be used by old people, but is not recommended as a bedroom. Sleeping here can cause dementia. For younger married couples, it may be disastrous, as the mind will focus on higher, more spiritual issues and the physical relationship will suffer.
Another thing you need to do is check whether the object placements are correct. Symbols and artefacts should be in proper locations. Ensure that toilets and dustbins are in the South-Southwest direction. There are many techniques to correct afflicted zones ranging from changing wall colours to placing other Vastu remedies.
The bedroom should be a place which relaxes you. Here, you should have sound sleep. The husband-wife relationship should grow stronger with each passing day. Children should grow up as wholesome, healthy and accomplished individuals.
A healthy marital life is the key to a happy family. Good sleep is essential for good health and a stress-free life. Sleep with your head towards the East or South — it will bring proper sleep. The good thing about Vastu is that remedies are available and are easy to use. The science of Vastu itself has been tried and tested and has proved highly amenable to changing circumstances. Rooted in our ancient tradition, we can enjoy the benefits of Vastu and lead happier lives in these modern times.
The writer is a Delhi-based Vastu expert