It is not surprising that nearly 30% of Indians are renters; rental is also expected to grow even more than urbanization in the next 20 years as highlighted by RICS Knight Frank. This clearly explains that in the future there will be an influx of individuals who are going to take shelter in rented houses. These tips will help them to use Vastu Shastra as a guide while selecting a rental house.
Top 15 vastu tips for rented house
- One of the most important things to consider while choosing a rental home is the direction of the main entrance as per Vastu. The best entry is north-east and the other two directions are north-west then east. North and west facing homes are also considered good.
- Do not buy a home with a direct south, south-east or south-west exposure.
- The kitchen should be located in south-east or north-west direction.
- According to feng shui, the master bedroom should be located in the south-west.
- The north-east should not have a kitchen, toilets, or even shoe racks.
- The house has to be of square or rectangular shape with no cut or extension in any of the directions.
- Do not prefer homes having a balcony in the south-west direction.
- If it is a duplex home, then, avoid staircases in the north-east direction.
- Repair any leaky pipes, cracks, or damages in your home to prevent wasting water and positive energy.
- Before renting, locate all pipes and fittings, and ensure water taps are best placed in the east, north, or northeast.
- Use soft colors like pastel, cream, or white for a peaceful and spacious feel in entrance, living, and prayer rooms.
- Choose brown, green, or beige for study or office areas to enhance focus and stability by balancing the earth element.
- Opt for shades of red or orange in the kitchen, and water-inspired colors like sea green or blue for bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Perform a Griha-pravesh pooja when moving into a new home to seek divine blessings and ensure protection and positivity.
- Practice mantra chanting, such as “Om Namah Shivaya,” to generate positive vibes and mitigate Vastu-related issues in your home.
Vastu Shastra why is impending still currently?
The principles of Vastu Shastra can go back to the existence of Atharvaveda, one of the oldest divisions of the Vedas, the sacred scriptures of Hinduism, which prescribes knowledge for artharvānas, or the means of attaining daily practices. This is common in the design of houses and other buildings and has been witnessed throughout history. People do still believe in Vastu Shastra and many even consult it in their constructions today. Because it fosters harmony, balance, and stability in the home in a way that is harmonious and replete with good health.
In fact, people began to understand the advantages of the science behind Vastu Shastra and hence incorporated it in their homes despite its development purpose being only for temple construction. But today it has been applied in almost everything that is being built at present including offices, hospitals, colleges gardens, etc.
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