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the family member who carries the flaming torch around the funeral pyre finally lights the head of the deceased to permit the liberation of the soul. Thus, fire is the element that is used to free the soul from its entrapment within the body. Fire is used in most important Hindu ceremonies, from rituals in the temple that honor the temple deity to those rituals performed at the important moments in a human's life from birth through death. |
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The element of fire is extremely delicate and must be handled with care. Too much fire in this quadrant can be overwhelming and destructive. Just a brush with fire can create an injury, while the absence of fire can cause severe discomfort. In the modernized interpretation of vastu, fire also relates to electrical equipment. |
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On a site, anything that is associated with fire or electricity should preferably be located in the southeast quadrant. In the interior of the house, the kitchen is ideally located in the southeast quadrant; and within a room, the southeast corner is a good location for electrical equipment, Such as an entertainment system and a computer. |
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The southwest quadrant belongs to the element of earth, which shares this intermediate direction with Pitri, the Vedic god of ancestors. The connection between this deity and element is potent: The remains of all living organisms decompose into the earth after death. From dust, we return to dust. The southwest quadrant is also associated with wisdom. Our ancestors leave behind generations of knowledge and the knowledge that we gather in our lifetime will be passed on to those who follow us. So when we place ourselves in the southwest, we gather strength as the beneficiaries of time-honored insight and wisdom. |
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The presence of the earth element in this quadrant also translates into heaviness and weight. This part of the site should bear the heaviest load. The southwest is perfect for a rock garden or heavy sculptures. If there is a natural elevation in this part of the property, leave it alone. Its presence is |
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