36. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q.   No. 1. Is Vaastu Shastra applicable to Hindu Religion only ?

Answer - No, the principles of Vaastu as enumerated in old classical texts are universally applicable like sun, air and earth. They influence the lives of all human beings irrespective of place religion, cast and creed.

Q. No. 2. Is Vaastu applicable to rented houses also ?

Answer - The rules of Vaastu Shastra are equally ap-plicable to a self owned or rented premises without bias. For the vaastu deficiencies of a building, both the owner and tenant are likely to suffer. Similarly a Vaastu per-fect construction is bound to add to the peace, prosperity and happiness of both parties within few months of construction or occupancy.

Q. No. 3.    Are the effects of the plot different for men and women ?

Answer - In the East N-E, North N-E, West N-W and South S-W of the plots male domination is observed. In the East S-E, South, S-E, West S-W and North N-W direction of the plots female domination is observed. For example those buildings with entrance in East,S-E direction or the South, S-E direction is found to have female domination. In the buildings with the entrance in the East or the N-E direction have male domination. In the buildings with West S-W entrance the women are always a failure. The women staying in building with North N-W entrance do not like to stay at home. These women are always going out or to outstations. The men staying in the houses with West N-W entrance have always to go outstations or to foreign countries for work. The men staying in the houses with South S -W entrance have no interest in work. They become cruel and lazy.

Q. No. 4. How does Vaastu Shastra actually act on human beings ?

Answer - The effect of Vaastu Shastra takes place on all the people staying in a building through the following energies.

Biological energy of the environment around the build-ing, cosmic energy obtained from the cosmos, solar energy obtained from North and the South pole, gravi-tational energy obtained from the Earth, water and wind, energy obtained from the nature etc. On the balance of these powers depend the peace of mind and health and progress of a man. If the building is not built as per Vaastu Shastra all these auspicious powers are obstructed leading to the faults in the building.

Q. No. 5. If the ground on the N.E is retracted, how it can be made equal to the other sides?

Answer - In such a case one may purchase the adjacent plot which is available in the N.E., add it to the main plot and then the N.E may be projected.

Q. No. 6. Is there any rule as regards the measurements of rooms ?

Answer - The rooms on the East and North should not be bigger than those on the West and South. These rooms may be smaller than or equal to the rooms on the West and South. In the same way, the verandahs on the West and South should be bigger than those on the East and North or equal to them.

Q. No. 7. Is it allowed to cover the four corners of the plot ?

Answer - It is better to keep all three corners of the house/ temple open excepts S-W, That is why at the time of House -Warming Ceremony, the owners move around the newly constructed house before they enter it. It is considered very auspicious. Although S.W corner may be closed but the open space between the house and the compound wall is a must.

Q. No. 8. Is it good to have cellars /basement or underground houses ?

Answer - As far as possible it is better to avoid them especially in a residential building, since the houses should always be on a higher level than that of the road. In olden days palaces generally built on hillocks used to enjoy strength, stability and luxuries of life.

However when the residential as also commercial activities are carried out in the same complex, basement in the East, North and the N-E sector can be made and used for storage and parking. If only base-ment is used for business, only 60% benefits are ob-tained in spite of good star position coupled with best of efforts.

Q. No. 9. Can the toilet be built on the South West ?

Answer - No , it is very bad. If the toilet is built on S-W, there will be mental tension and the eldest male member of the house will fall ill. Either store-room or Master bedroom can be built in this area.

Q. No. 10.      What is the effect of a toilet in the North -East corner ?

Answer - Toilet should not be built on the North -East also, as it is the place of God. So a prayer room, a study room or a bedroom for children may be constructed in this sector. Toilet in NE cause mental tension illness, long lasting disease and bankruptcy.

Q. No. 11. On which side should be the stair -case ?

Answer - The stair -case may be built on any side except the N.E., in such a way that people might descend from the staircase facing East or North. The area in S-W, South , West, S-E, N-W, North, East should be used in order of priority.

Q. No. 12 .    Kindly tell where should be the Septic Tank, underground water sump, overhead tank, borewell and open well be built ?

Answer - Wells, pits, underground storage of water should be in the NE, North, or East. The septic tank can be in the North or East but not in N-E corner. The overhead tank may be built in the West, S-W, N-W, North or Eastern areas without touching the roof or the parapet wall.

Q. No. 13 . What are the demerits of a “L” shaped building ? If necessary , how it should be constructed as per vaastu?

Answer - The “ Vaastu Shastra “ always recommends that a house should be built in the shape of a square or

a    rectangle. Of course, out-houses built on the corners may be round. So it is not good, as per the “Vaastu Shastra” to build houses in other shapes i.e. L, U, O shapes. The ‘L’ shaped buildings are constructed with only two sides; thus missing the remaining ones. This is not in accordance with the basic principles of Vaastu Shastra.

 If constructing such a building is compulsory, The construction may be started along the South side beginning from S.W. and proceeding towards S.E leaving as less space as possible on the plot in the South. Then another building may be started along the West side beginning from S.W. and proceeding towards the North side wall of the plot. The vacant space between the house on the South and the compound wall must be less than the space between the North wall and the house. In the same way the vacant space between the house and the east wall must be double the vacant space on the West side. In these houses, the level of flooring and the roof of the Southern house must be higher than the level of those on the West.

If stairs are to be built on these houses, Verandas must be constructed first on the East and North and then stairs should be built. If stairs are to be built on only one of these two houses, it must be built only on the house on the Southern side. But one should not forget to built Verandas on the East and the North. It should always be noted to see that the level of the house on the South is higher than that of the flooring and the roof of the house on the West.

This is quite correct according to the principle of the Vaastu Shastra. As regards this door ways, elevation & depressions and windows, rules referred to above in the previous pages may be consulted.

Thus construction of the ‘L’ shaped building on a plot lowering the level on the South and West with both the buildings touching each other in S.W. corner, are not advisable as it causes financial crisis, no issue or, lack of male issue, enmity, accidents or sudden death.

We have observed in large number of cases that violating the rules given above for a ‘L’ shaped buildings very bad; because in such house the land-lord becomes henpecked,. There are financial losses, delay of the plan, addiction to vices, distress sale of property, and accidents etc.

It is hereby sincerely advised that if at all ‘L’, ‘U’ and ‘O’ or any other irregular shaped construction is a must; a learned Vaastu Expert must invariably be consulted.

N.W.                             North                                      N.E.

East

West

S.W.	South	S.E.

Q. No. 14 . It is said that the door- ways of a house should be in even number not ending with zero but not in odd number. What is your opinion?.

Answer - Yes, it is often said like that; but the door-ways can be in the even number which have a zero e.g. 10, 20 etc.

Q. No. 15 . What influences most to the living being? Please clarify in detail.

Answer - The five Elements of nature affect the living beings directly as mentioned below :

(i)  Earth : If there is no earth, we can not exist. It is only the Earth which makes the country look beautiful with emerald like fields and carpets of green grass; It also emitting oxygen which is so vital for existence.

(ii)  Air : This is present every where; without air there is no life. The exhale which is emitted from our nostrils is called ‘Swar’ (voice). No sooner the function of the Swar stops, the living beings die.

(iii) Water : The most important thing necessary for life is water only. Around 70% of human body consists of water.

(iv)  Fire : Each and every living being requires fire. For cooking food or for any sacred ceremony including marriage we need fire. Even the final absorption is not possible without fire.

(v)  Space : This is a place of storage. It causes rain; deciding when, where and how much rainfall is to be given to the various earth segments.

Q. No. 16 . Can the defects of construction be removed by Mantra, Tantra, Worship or machines ?

Answer - The Mantra, Tantra, worship and the sacred machines increase the auspicious energy and benefits the buildings. However this auspicious energy does not last long because it is obstructed by the inauspicious energy produced due to faulty construction.

Q. No. 17 . Should every person purchase plot with roads on the East and the North side road ?

Answer - There are no two opinions on the fact that the plots with the roads on the North or the East side are really good. But due to paucity of land it is not necessary that everybody will get a plot with roads on the East or the North side. In the plots with road on the South side the compound gate and the main entrance should be taken in the South-East of the South direction. Plots with roads on the South are very auspicious for Hotels, Steel, Hardware Store, Tyres, Oil, Chemical Engineering, Coal and Beauty Parlour Businesses.

Q. No. 18 .Do the rules laid down in the “Vaastu Shastra” hold good only in the case of constructing houses or do they apply even to the construction of temples?

Answer - The rules laid down in the “ Vaastu Shastra” apply to all kinds of constructions including temples. It applies to construction of houses, granaries, shops, theatres, factories, cattle -shed, huts, buildings, forts and temples etc. Even for a garden, park or club, the rules laid down in the “VAASTU SHASTRA” should be followed.

Q. No. 19 . While purchasing a plot, what are the dimensions to be taken care of ?

Answer - One should take such a plot, all the four sides of which are equal or the N.E. corner of which has a projection. If there are projections on other sides the excess land may be left and all the sides should be made equal

Q. No. 20 . Is Vaastu Shastra related to Astrology ?

Answer - It cannot be denied that Vaastu Shastra is related to astrology to some extent. If in the horoscopes of people the stars Saturn, Mars, Harshal and Neptune are prominent and if the entrance of the houses of these people are in the South they get success in their work. When the stars of the head of the family are prominent he does not feel the effects of the faulty construction to that extent. When the stars of the head the of family are under bad influence the dou-bly bad effects of faulty stars and faulty construction are to be borne. But when the entire structure is according to Vaastu Shastra and the stars of the head of the family are under bad influence the bad effects are reduced to a large extent due to auspi-cious energy.

Q. No. 21 . Does the faulty construction lead to bad health for a man ?

Answer - Vaastu Shastra and Biology have a close relationship. The universal, magnetic and solar energy acting in a structure are effecting the body of a man. Mental disorder or imbalance lead to spoil the health of a person. For health the vacant North-East corner surrounding the building is very effective. In the North - East corner around the house or of the house if there is rubbish toilet or septic tank exists it leads to bad health for men and children of the house. If in the South -East corner around the house or of the house there is rub-bish, dirt, septic tank, toilet, well, boring or water tank it leads to bad health of women, little girls.

If there is defective construction in the North -East direction it leads to chest cancer, brain cancer, headache, E.N.T. trouble, pain in teeth and possibility of attack etc. If there is faulty construction in the East Direction, it leads to pain in the left hand and shoulder, rheumatism, sprain in the right hand etc. If there is faulty construction in North direction it leads to pain in left hand and shoulder, rheumatism and sprain the left hand. If there is faulty construction in the South direction it leads to pain in the waist and thighs rheu-matism, paralysis and there is a possibility off fracture in left leg. If there is faulty construction in South -West direction it leads to kidney trouble, corner of the uterus, stomach trouble, indigestion, swell-ing of intestine , diabetes etc.

Q. No. 22 . What is the scientific base to the view that one should not do any work under the beam or bar?

Answer - The beams and bars are holding the weight of the upper floors. It means that there is tremendous weight on the beams and bars. The weight is acting on the downward direction according to laws of gravitation. This tremendous gravitational force is working on the person working under the beam or bar. Because of this the person feels uneasy, work is not done properly and it leads to failure in work. At night the part of body which comes exactly under the beam is affected and there are innumerable example of diseases pertaining to those parts which have come to our notice. In reality the main entrance of the building should not be taken under the beam. The students should not study under the beam.

Q. No. 23 . Where should the magnetic compass be kept for marking the directions in the plot ?

Answer - While observing the direction in the plot the compass should be kept at the exact centre of the plot.

Q. No. 24 . The film industry prospered in Mumbai and Chennai. Delhi is a big city, why did film industry not prosper here ?

Answer - Delhi mainly comes in North zone. On the other hand Mumbai comes in the South zone in Western part. Since south direction is the direction of entertainment therefore film industry is mainly prospering in South. To the East of Chennai and all around Mumbai is sea, giving the benefits of hydro en-ergy, to these cities.

Q. No. 25 .   If the main entrance is of two shutters what are the special benefits ?

Answer - The main entrance should be of two shutters and it should not be in the corner. It should be at least at a distance of two feet from the corners. It gives more /early progress by better energy flow than a simple shutter shop /office.

Q. No. 26 . If the deity is kept inside the kitchen, is it allright ?

Answer - A separate place of worship is always the best. Due to paucity of the space if it is included in the kitchen, it is acceptable. However it should never be under the kitchen platform or the sink. If it is to be taken in the kitchen it should be in North -East, the North -West, the East or the West direction.

Q. No. 27 . How and where should the owner sit in his office ?

Answer   - There are mainly two types of owner.

-       A trader who deals in actual delivery of goods.

-     A consultant who serves the people with his brain e. g. Doctor, Lawyer, Astrologer, Professor etc.

As per basic guidelines of Vaastu, the owner /CEO should always sit in the room in South or West zone. For more prosperity the trader should preferably sit with face towards the North and the consultants for more name & fame should preferably sit facing East.

Q. No. 28 . Why the Taj Mahal at Agra became so famous ?

Answer - Mainly Taj Mahal is a square figure. Taj Mahal has four doors in the East, the West, the North and the South. Out of these the doors in the East and the West are of the same height meaning at the same level from the ground. The south gate is at a higher level than the North gate. The North and the South di-rection pass from the exact centre of Taj Mahal. It means the magnetic field passes through the centre. The most important thing is that the river Yamuna flows on the North side of the Taj Mahal. The whole building is made of a particular type of marble. The height, the dome etc. are constructed with due re-gards to Vaastu Shastra. Due to this magnetic force a unique area is created in and around the Taj Mahal, best owing the building a power to attract the spectators from all over the world.

Q. No. 29 .Thousand of people lost their lives in the Bhopal Gas Case. What construction fault was there?

Answer - In the old locality of Bhopal in about 80 acres of land a factory is situated with a name Union Carbide Pesticide Factory. The shape of the plot is irregular. The South, South-East corner is cut whereas the East, South -East corner is extended. The West, North-West corner is also extended. In the same way the North -East and the North direction are totally cut, thus the auspicious directions are cut where as all inauspicious directions are extended. The main entrance of the factory is the South of South-West part. The furnace is at the centre-place . To the South of factory is the storage tank and boring to South -West side. This means that there are pits and water in the South of South -West direction. Railway line has passed through the North and East and the South part of the factory. There is downward shape in the South West direction. Inspite of all these construction faults the whole factory being built against Vaastu Shastra, it continued for a few years in itself is wonder. The main reason is that with downward slope in the East, unnec-essary water used to collect there. The methyl isocy-anate plant was exactly at the centre of the factory. All types of pesticides were made here. There were three storage tanks Nos. 610, 611 & 619 where MIC was stored. On 3^rd December storage tank No. 610 get leaked. Due to the poisonous gas more than 2000 workers died and more than 20,000 workers were injured seriously.

Q. No. 30 . Why the Western Railway in Mumbai is more profitable than the Central Railway?

Answer - The North -South length of the island Bombay is more. The Central Railway passes through the place of Brahma of Bombay city. Therefore the Railway board gets less profit from the Central Railway and even it is not developed to the extent. The Western Railway has passed through the Western part of Bombay. The West is the direction of air therefore fast moving vehicles have progressed in the Western direction. As more sea is on the West of Bombay the western suburbans have also progressed more than the Eastern suburbans.

Q. No. 31. Why the Surya Temple at Konark in Orissa not so famous ?

Answer - In the Orissa state of India there is a Surya temple at Konark, known as the “Konark Temple”. It could not became famous because of construction faults. The site of Konark Temple is at lower level than the rest of the surrounding village. The North- North-West and South-South-West part around the temple is extended and the North -North-East and South -South

- East portion are cut. This is against the principle of Vaastu Shastra. The Surya mandir temple is constructed in the form of chariot. Due to this the Eastern part is at a higher level than the rest of temple obstructing the name & fame it deserves. Also the East

-   North -East corners are cut which deprives the building of any growth.

Adjacent to Surya Temple on the West side is temple of Chhayadevi in the South-West part which is also in-complete with lower height of its base. This means that the South - West part of the temple complex is low. This is also one of the important factors which does not allow sufficient strength to the temple. A Natyashala (Drama School) is constructed to the East of the Surya Temple. Due to this most of the devotees do not pass through the main entrance. In the South-East direction a well is situated because of which the glory is dimin-ishing gradually; giving the rare temple at Konark, a deserted look.

Q. No. 32. Which is the main construction fault in the Parliament House at Delhi ?

Answer - The Parliament House at Delhi is circular in shape. Since there is always, is darkness in circular buildings, there will always be a difference of opinion among all the parties. The progress of the nation will never be thought of. On the other hand the White House of America is rectangular in shape therefore the politics and progress in enviable.

Q. No. 33.   Why Varahswami Temple, who was the mentor of Shri Balaji, at Tirumal is deserted ?

Answer - Varahswami is the teacher (Guru) of Tirupathi Balaji. It is believed that without visiting the temple of Varahswami the visit to Balaji Temple is not fruitful. There is a large water tank and to the North-East of tank, the Varahswami Temple is situated. This means that in the South -West of Varahswami Temple, water is situated. In addition to the South, the South -East and the South -West parts of this temple are at a lower level whereas the market on the North side is at a higher level. All these things are against the principles of Vaastu Shastra. That is why inspite of the announcement and literature emphasizing that it is meaningless to visit the Balaji Temple without visiting the Varashwami Temple, hardly 10% of the devo-tees visit the later.

Q. No. 34. Which principle of Vaastushastra is responsible for the importance obtained by the Vivekanand Temple at Kanya Kumari ?

Answer - A brass statue of Swami Vivekanand the disciple of Shri Ramkrishna Paramhans, who spread religion and philosophy , is set up at Kanyakumari. In the Indian ocean in Tamilnadu this temple is situated on a large stone and is famous as a place of pilgrimage. For reaching this temple one has to travel by motor boat through the sea. After a lighting from the boat for reaching the temple one has to go by a road on The North-East side. The devotees enter the temple through a gate in the North -East direction. Water all around the temple and a North-East entrance are two natural gifts which have made this temple of Swami Vivekanand very famous.

Q. No. 35.        What are the special features of Ramkrishna Math according to Vaastu Shastra ?

Answer - The auspicious river Ganges flows towards the East of the Math. This is special feature. The Western part of the Math is taller and the Northern part is shorter in height. In the East -North -East part of this Math there is a garden. The entrance gate is in the auspicious South, South-East direction. The Ramakrishna Math has prospered due to all these quali-ties.

Q. No. 36.    Why is Goddess Laxmi happy with the commercial street at Bangalore ?

Answer - The commercial street at Bangalore is in the East -West direction. The downward slope of this road is entirely towards the East. The cross roads starting from the commercial street towards the South and the North have downward slope in the North direction thus they have upward slope towards the South. This business prospers due to the downward slope towards the East and the North. That is why it is said that the Goddess Laxmi is benevolent to this road which is not wrong. The same situation found at Nasik in Maharashtra for Sharanpur road, College road & Gangapur Road.

Q. No. 37. Why the colonies of the aristocratic and rich people is in the South of the town ?

Answer - Every city has a boundary. As we move South the distance between the North and the South side increase. The North is the direction of Kuber. Kuber has got infinite amount of wealth. That is why people staying on the South side are rich because they get maximum opening for the North direction. In India South Block houses the Prime Minister office & Defence Ministry facing North Block which housing the Finance Ministry.

Q. No. 38. Where should be the screen in a cinema house ?

Answer - Picture drama music etc are forms of entertainment. South is the direction of entertainment. Therefore it is better to have the screen in the South. As far as possible the screen of a cinema house should not be in the North. Medium level benefits are obtained if the screen is in the East or the West.

Q. No. 39. Where should be the stage of the couple in a marriage ceremony?

Answer - Every auspicious work should be done with face towards the East only then it is successful. For the stage of the new couple should be in the West to be auspicious. It can be all right if the stage is in the South. However the stage of the couple should never be in the North. If it is in the East medium level benefits are obtained.

Q. No. 40.    What is the fundamental difference between Indian Vaastu Shastra and the Chinese Feng Shui?

Answer - Indian Vaastushastra is based on different forces, cosmic rays, natural laws, the five basic elements different energy sources etc. The Chinese science of Feng Shui does not seem to have given much importance to the directions since one school of thought advocates only “Directionless Feng Shui”. Feng Shui is based on shape, colour, water, hill, photos, light arrangements, mirrors etc. As less importance is given to directions in the science of Feng Shui different meanings are attributed to different building shapes. Feng Shui is applicable more to interior decoration/ placement of furniture and works wonders for flats and apartments.

Q. No. 41.       Are irregular plots or structures recommended ?

Answer - No, The classical works are very clear in stating that the structure should be a perfect square or rectangle.

North	North	North
West		East
West	Brahma	East
South	South	South
West		East

According to Brihat Sanhita irregular shapes gives following results :

1.  When South East is cut, the owner will lose wealth and will be miserable through women.

2.  When the North West is cut there is loss of money and food.

3.  When North -East is cut he will fall from virtues.

4.  When the South-West is cut there is death of male children, troubles through women and the master becomes servile.

5.   On the other hand if all the angles are right the inmates of the house will be happy and live with wealth and honor.

Q. No. 42 . Can a portion of the house be rented out?

Answer - Retain the South -West portion of the house and rent out the rest. Avoid letting out part of the house at the cost of retaining the North-West portion which could bitter your relationship with the tenant to your detriment. If it is an independent house rent out the total portion.

Q. No. 43.      The placement of main doors is so confusing. Some say it should be as given in the classical works, some say it differently. How do we decide on the correct placement ?

Answer - We prefer to rely on the classical works as far as the main door is concerned. However , in case where it may not be possible to stick to this because of building constraints modern scholars suggest the fol-lowing guidelines.

Favourable in	N- NE	E- NE	S- SE	W- NW
Unfavourable in	E- SE	W- SW	S- SW	N- NW

Q.No.44.          Do you recommend any specific measurement while using mirrors ?

Answer - Always go in for square of rectangular (L=2b) mirrors. They can be hung on the East or North walls of the house.

Q.   No. 45 . Can houses be built on road level ?

Answer - It is always better to build both the compound floor and the structure above the road level. Left the foundation for the compound floor be at least two feet above the road level, Let the house (structure) itself be at least two or three feet above the ground level. Generally speaking if you observe temples, you will find that they are built on a higher level than the ground. Taking the life of a building as about fifty years, there is always the possibility of the height or the road slowly increasing over a period of time. It is therefore all the more necessary that the structure is built at a higher height of avoid flow of rain water etc. from the road into the building or compound.

Building level				+++
Compound Floor Level				++
Road Level				+

Q.     No. 46 . What is the relationship between the length and breadth of a building ?

Answer - The best is square structure where you have both the length and breadth equal. However this may not be possible in many cases. The rectangular structure is the next choice.

Brihat Sanhita states that the length of King’s dwelling should be greater than its breadth by a quarter. For example the following table gives the lengths and breadth which can be used by you for your house. It is to be noted that the maximum length of the building should be twice the breadth and no more.

Propotion of length / Breadth

Breadth               Length

18                          22.5

20                          25

25                          31.25

30                          37.50

40                          50

45                          56.25

50                          62.50

80                          100

100                       125

  

Q.   No. 47 . What pictures are suitable in a drawing room?

Answer - You can have natural sceneries which are pleasing to eyes on your North or East walls. Pictures of smiling children etc. can also decorate your house. Avoid pictures depicting burning forests, fires etc. For strength and stability we should decorate our South-West wall with a picture/wall poster or wall paper of a high mountain peak without water like Alps, Everest or Kailash mountains. A picture of waterfall, a mountain or a tortoise on North wall gives financial prosperity. Photos of departed souls can be hung on the South Walls.

Q.   No. 48 . How do you define a door when the site and building is titled 20 degree to the cardinal directions?

Answer - Let us suppose you have slightly East facing site on which you construct a house. Find out the centre point of the Eastern wall on the plan. Tilt the plan to the direction the site is facing. Put your compass on it and draw a North -South line passing through the centre of the Eastern wall. Divide the North South line into 9 parts. Draw lines on the 2nd , 3rd , 4th grids to cut the Eastern wall. These are the places at which you can have your main door.

Wall

Eastern

N		ü	ü
	ü
				Zones
	Exalted

Q.   No. 49 . What is the significance of keeping plant in general and ‘Tulasi’ (Basil Plant) in particular in the house ?

Answer - The great scientist J.C. Bose proved that plants also have life and respond like any other living being. Plants inhale the Carbon Dioxide and exhale Oxygen during the day whereas they give out Carbon Dioxide and take in oxygen in the nights. Unlike other plants ’Tulasi’ has the tendency to exhale oxygen both in the day and night.

Oxygen coming out from ‘Tulasi’ purifies the polluted air surrounding the premises of the house. In haling such pure air reduce the effect of pollution in the mind. This enables for a healthy thinking process. A positive nature of decision making gets developed. That is the reason, why we find flower pots placed in big conference halls and in office rooms occupied by top executives. The flower plants not only look beautiful but the oxygen exhaled by them reduces the tension and develops a smooth and positive thinking process.

Q.      No. 50 . Is a peephole through main door advisable ?

Answer - As a rule have a small window between the main door and the wall. This will enable the lady of house to have a clear view of strangers passing through the door bell.

Q.    No. 51 . Is a particular direction for opening the door recommended ?

Answer - Yes, the traditional way of pradakshina or circumambulation round the deity is always in the clock-wise direction. Similarly when you stand inside the house, the main door should open towards your left, in the clockwise direction. As far as possible apply this principle for the other doors inside the house too.