1. Core Ayurvedic–Vastu Principles (Foundation)

• Energy exists at three levels:
  • Physical (germs, toxins, pollution)
  • Mental (thoughts, emotions, jealousy, stress)
  • Subtle/energetic (vibrations, unseen influences)
• A home should:
  • Absorb negativity
  • Protect inhabitants
  • Enhance prosperity, health, and peace

2. Objects to Keep at Home for Protection & Prosperity

A. Rock Salt / Spatika (Alum / Crystal Salt)

Uses

• Hang a large piece at the main entrance
• Keep small pieces in the four corners of rooms
• Place in water tanks / wells for purification
• Keep as a tabletop pyramid or idol

Believed Benefits

• Absorbs:
  • Physical impurities
  • Viruses & microbes
  • Negative energies
• Used traditionally for cleansing after death, illness, or moving into a new home

Maintenance

• Replace once it dissolves
• Cleanse monthly on full moon (Pournami) using salt water + moonlight

B. Amethyst, Tourmaline & Protective Stones

Amethyst

• Absorbs unseen negativity
• Useful in homes with emotional stress or disturbed energy
• Best kept near entrances or living spaces

Black Tourmaline

• Absorbs electromagnetic radiation
• Recommended for:
  • IT professionals
  • Near computers, routers, phones

Cleansing Stones

• Once every 27 days:
  • Soak in salt water
  • Keep under moonlight overnight
  • Wash and reuse

C. Lamps (Agni – Fire Element)

Fire is considered the bridge between seen and unseen energies.

Types of Lamps

• Ghee lamp – intelligence, clarity, prosperity
• Sesame (gingelly) oil lamp – removes obstacles (Shani-related)
• Castor oil lamp – used for Trataka (eye & mind strengthening)

Placement

• In prayer area or entrance
• Avoid fire in the North direction
• Cooking/fire must be in the South

3. Entrance & Threshold Remedies (Very Important)

A. Rangoli / Kolam (Daily)

How

• Use rice flour, not stone powder
• Add turmeric & kumkum
• Draw at the threshold

Why

• Acts as an energetic barrier
• Feeds ants/birds ? Anna daanam
• Each pattern is linked to chakras & protection

B. Mango Leaf Toran

• Hang at entrance during:
  • Festivals
  • Gatherings
• Believed to:
  • Absorb toxins
  • Increase oxygen
  • Prevent infections

4. Plants That Cleanse the Home

Tulsi (Holy Basil)

• Best placed in Brahma Sthanam (center) or courtyard
• Detoxifies environment
• Improves immunity & mental calm
• Offering water daily is considered highly auspicious

Neem Leaves

• Used during illness or epidemics
• Prevents spread of infection
• Neem water sprinkled for purification

Banana Leaves

• Eat food on banana leaves
• Absorbs food toxicity
• Used in Ayurvedic therapies

5. Directional Vastu Rules (Critical)

Direction	What to Keep
North-East	Water, prayer space
South	Fire, kitchen
Center (Brahma Sthanam)	Open / Tulsi
North	? No fire
South-West	Slightly elevated

Fire in the North is believed to cause continuous life obstructions.

6. Fragrance & Fumigation (Dhoop)

Sambrani / Loban (Natural only)

• Burn on charcoal
• Avoid chemical incense
• Purifies air, kills germs, calms mind
• Used traditionally in temples & rituals

7. Evil Eye (Drishti) Protection

Simple Home Method (Salt Remedy)

1. Take a fistful of rock salt
2. Rotate:
   • 3 times clockwise
   • 3 times anticlockwise
   • Top to bottom
3. Dispose into flowing water or bucket
4. Do not cross multiple thresholds before disposal

8. What NOT to Do

• Don’t throw hair randomly (dispose properly)
• Don’t place fire/electrical heat in North
• Don’t use synthetic incense
• Avoid dark, heavy colors inside homes
• Don’t keep clutter in center of house

9. Overall Ayurvedic Home Formula

? Salt + Fire + Plants
? Clean entrance + open center
? Natural materials only
? Regular cleansing (moon cycles)