BRAHMASTHANA

• There are ten directions and each has its presiding Deity.
• The central area of the plot belongs to lord Brahma. ( Brahmasthana)
• In olden days , houses had courtyards in the middle.The trend was to keep the Brahmasthana open to the sky.It was believed that Lord Brahma lands in this area.
• Also symbolic of the navel of the Vaastupurush, this area should be properly cleaned and maintained well.
• The Brahmasthana should not have underground tanks, bore wells or any water body.
• Building Kitchens and toilets in this area also is a serious Vaastu defect.
• Electrical equipment such as generators, inverters and heavy transformers should not be kept here.
• Heavy pillars and columns in the Brahmasthana can lead to major health problems.
• One should not put heavy weights in this area , or position staircases and elevators.

IT'S ALL ABOUT LOBBY'ING.

• A hugely interesting space in a home is a lobby. Mostly in the center of the home, it is actually a take off from the olden times, where all rooms opened into the courtyard.
• A lobby is essentially an area to lounge in in. Depending on your lifestyle and hobbies, you should do up this space in a variety of ways.
• A TV could be set up here for the entire family to watch and relax. a large coffee table in front of the sofa would also be very convenient.
• A magazine and newspaper basket could take care of the reading material.
• The furniture could be a two seater sofa or even a single large recliner with a couple of matching chairs.
• a large antique mirror can be hung on the wall to visually enlarge the space.
• If the lobby is large, you could even make space for a study in one corner and also install your computer, in order to work from there.
• You could make huge ceiling sized racks and make it into a library as well.
• You could combine your TV with your music system or even make a home theater there.
• A small table with chairs could be set up for a round of scrabble or monopoly, with your family while watching TV.

VAASTU FOR PROSPERITY

Wealth need not always come in the form of money.There are eight aspects of Lakshmi that influence your overall personality and environment. Make sure you utilize them in a Vaastu friendly manner.

• The universe understands the language of money. Money could be health, motivation or an aid to improve your relationships.
• However, earnings alone do not decide the happiness and contentment in your life. You must also analyze other areas where you lack contentment.
• Ma Lakshmi is also called Ashtalakshmi, which means eight aspects of Lakshmi ; they are :

1. Riddhi lakshmi : leads to major achievements in your life. Houses abundant in nature and natural decoratives can help you attain this aspect.
2. Siddhi Lakshmi : Stands for education , talent and skills.The more openings your house has towards the north , the better your awareness, concentration and memory will be.
3. Kirti Lakshmi :The name, fame and respect that you gain from society. Enhance your east direction by keeping it tidy, uncluttered and beautiful.
4. Griha Lakshmi :A good level of understanding with your partner.The right partner can make your life beautiful.To gain this, apply the law of equality. Always counterbalance dark ,dull colours with light, sharp colours.Ensure that the doors are well oiled and do not make irritating sounds when opened or closed.
5. Shatru vinashini Lakshmi :Possibility of a life without enemies. Make sure that the main entrances are in light shades.Avoid black and blue. Also ensure that there are no water sources near the entrances.
6. Sanjivani Lakshmi : Health is vital for a happy life.Analyse the bedrooms and toilets in your house. Ensure free flow of subtle energies and use them well.
7. Kanti Lakshmi :This aspect signifies your personality.De clutter your house and office environments. Respect the rising sun. Get up when the sun rises and keep the east facing windows open.
8. Dhan Lakshmi : The North east direction gives you magnetic energy which can be transformed into money.There should be no obstruction or leakage of this energy.Create entrances in the north and beautify them with decoratives.

ENERGY FROM ALL DIRECTIONS

• As pr the doctrines of Vaastu,there are four major directions :

1. Ishaan or the North East.
2. Vayavya or the North West.
3. airitya or the South West.
4. Agneya or the South East.

• As per the Vaastu doctrine, positive cosmic energy moves from East to West, North to South and from Ishaan corners to Nairitya corners.
• To fill up the drawing room or reception with soothing positivity, follow the vaastu tips given below :

1. Enrich the abode with wisdom :
2. Grab financial prosperity :
3. Bo dominating :
4. Boost the Ishaan corner :
5. Use Vaastu friendly curtains :
6. Keep the area light :