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We must never forget the foundation behind vastu, the Vedic wisdom that gives our practice of vastu its spiritual dimension. Vastu wants us to celebrate nature, specifically our link to nature. Nothing is random in the universe, and we must honor and revere all that shares our world. Every thing, including all of nature's gifts and each one of us, are connected to the Supreme Creative Force that we feel when we experience nature's splendor. Nature surrounds us with peace and makes the soul feel good because it brings us closer to the ultimate goal: the discovery of the Truth. Tat Tvam Asi"Thou Art That."
With vastu living, we also honor nature because, like us, it is an expression of the five basic elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth. Fire, in this instance, doesn't refer to wild fires that consume precious woodlands. The element of fire in plants is life-giving. Nature absorbs sunlight, and sunlight creates sap in plants. Sunlight induces the cycle of lifegrowth, preservation, and finally decomposition. Without the harmonious presence of the five elements in our home or our workplace, we can never establish a lasting harmony for ourselves. This is true about the property around our home and workplace. The proper use of nature in our environments can increase our feeling of comfort.
Landscapes and Outdoor Gardens
Preparation of Your Site
If you are clearing your property, save any boulders or stones that you find. The larger rocks are useful in a rock garden and smaller ones can be part of a border along a walkway. Please, don't clear trees indiscriminately. Also consider leaving tree stumps just where they are. You can turn them into a seat or a place to put a plant or even a birdbath.

 
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