Once you have managed to achieve your
first step towards your dream establishment, by purchasing a plot as per your
specifications and suitability, there are a number of queries and questions
relating to Vastu which you should comply with before proceeding further
towards starting the construction work on it. This refers to the time and place
from where you should begin the construction work on the plot, ideal directions
and days to be chosen for the same, presence and absence of certain Vastu
elements which need to be scrutinized properly and so on.Things to do before
you start construction
BhoomiPujan
The first and foremost step, before
commencing the construction work of any structure be it official or
residential, is to worship one’s Kuldevta, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kshetrapal, the
VaastuPurush and the Dikpatis (lord of all directions) wholeheartedly. The
laborers appointed for the construction work should be given good rewards and
should be satisfied completely as well.
Tilak
A
Tilak is a representation or symbol of purity and stability. It invokes the
‘Ajna Chakra’ present between the eyebrows and reserves intuition, memory and
power for better thinking. In olden times, people used to wear a Tilak
depending on the caste system that they belonged to. Where a Brahmin applied a
white sandal signifying purity and peace with his index finger, a Kshatriya
would apply a red Kumkum with his thumb to symbolize strength and stability. A
Vaishya would apply saffron tilak with the middle finger denoting wealth and
prosperity and a Shudra would do so with a black bhasma or vibhuti indicating
his dedication to the other castes.
In
a similar manner, one can apply Tilak to his building or structure as well. It
should be applied right at the center of the building, about 6 to 8 feet above
the ground level and also on all the doors, excepting the bathroom door. The
color and type of the ingredient for the Tilak would depend on what you wish to
achieve.
·
White sandal Tilak- used for peace and
calmness
·
Red Kumkum- to gain back confidence, overcome
depression, lethargy and vigor
·
Yellow Saffron or Turmeric- to accomplish
wealth and financial prosperity
·
Black Bhasma- to eliminate negativity and to
impose power and control
Auspicious Symbols
Symbols
like Swastik, Aum, Kalash and feet of Goddess Lakshmi balance off the presence
of any kind of negativity within a given structure and even enhance its
credibility. Hence, the usage of such signs empowers strength and prosperity to
the structure. A U-shaped symbolizes Lord Vishnu’s feet and is considered very
auspicious.
It
is a general practice to hang pictures of deities on the exterior walls of the
house. This is not at all a good idea as it is not right to leave your gods and
goddesses to face adverse climatic conditions outside while you enjoy the
comforts of your home by staying indoors. Demonic face masks are also used by
many people to ward off the evil but Vaastu principles do not authenticate such
practices and consider it to be unworthy.
We should always use brass screws to hang decorative
and pictures on the walls of our house instead of lead or steel nails
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