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Vastu recognizes that our dwellings should reflect the rhythm of the universe and our connection to all of nature. And there are so many ways to do this. You can bring plants and natural products, such as clay pots, jute baskets, sisal rugs, or dried flowers, into your home. This is an easy way to create harmony between the interior of your home and the world outside your home, especially if you live in an asphalt jungle. When nature feels remote, we must give it a presence in our home. |
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Nature brings its own rhythm to the home. A plant, for instance, has its cycle of life. The sun also has its universal rhythm that connects to all life forms and sustains us. We all react to the rhythm inherent in the sun's daily movement and to its more subtle annual changes, which affect our climate and seasons. We look forward to the gentle morning sun, if it flows into our home, and to the benefit that comes from the earliest rays. |
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The sun is symbolic of spiritual light and enlightenment. When Hindus face the east to pray or meditate, they are paying homage to the sun. In vastu living, if we face east when we study or read, we are more likely to absorb knowledge. Many Hindus who practice vastu, especially students and scholars, even prefer to sleep with their head in the east, so that they can soak in enlightenment and inspiration during the nighttime. Many Hindus face east when they bathe in the morning. Their bath is considered an act of cleansing that includes spiritual purification. |
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Nighttime activities occur in the west, the realm of the setting sun and the point where the journey leads into darkness and finally back to the quiet reawakening of the sun. Your own body follows this same rhythm. The majority of us prefer to work in the day and sleep at night. When your home acknowledges the natural harmony that defines the universe, your home also reinforces the natural harmony that exists within your self. |
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