In Indian homes, alum has been used for centuries to purify water or as an antiseptic after shaving. But do you know that this simple thing can also change your luck? In Vastu Shastra, alum is considered one of the most powerful elements, capable of absorbing negative energy. If there are constant fights in your house, financial problems or progress has stopped, then keeping alum at these 5 special places inside your house can awaken your sleeping luck.
1. Main Entrance:
The main door of the house is the entrance through which both positive and negative energy enters the house.
What to do: Tie a big piece of alum in a black cloth and hang it at the main entrance of your house – inside or outside.
Benefits: This prevents any kind of ‘evil eye’ (nazar dosha), negative energy or black magic from entering the house. Hanging it on the shutter of a commercial establishment or shop can increase the number of customers.
2. Bathroom:
According to Vastu, the bathroom and toilet generate the most negative energy in the house, as this area is believed to be under the influence of the planet Rahu.
What to do: Keep a glass bowl in a safe corner of the bathroom and put a few pieces of alum in it.
Benefits: This combination of glass and alum completely absorbs any Vaastu defects present in the bathroom. Remember, every month the old pieces of alum should be replaced with new pieces.
3. Safe or Locker:
If you work hard but the money doesn’t last, or you are constantly in debt, then this solution is for you.
What to do: Place a small piece of alum in a red silk cloth, apply a little vermillion on it, tie it well and keep it in your safe or at a place designated for keeping money.
Advantages: This measure prevents unnecessary expenses and opens new avenues for money flow.
4. Under the pillow in the bedroom:
If you have nightmares at night, have difficulty sleeping properly, or are constantly living under the shadow of some unknown fear or stress, then the reason could be the Vastu (Vastu-compliant design) of your bedroom. **What to do:** Before sleeping at night, place a small piece of alum directly under your pillow or at the head of your bed.
**Benefits:** According to Vastu principles, this remedy neutralizes the negative energy present in the environment around you. This gives you mental peace, stops having nightmares, and problems related to insomnia (sleeplessness) go away.
5. At your office desk or workplace:
If you are facing friction or conflict with colleagues at your workplace, your promotion is on hold, or your business is experiencing continuous financial losses, then alum can help you.
**What to do:** Keep a clean piece of alum on a corner of your office desk or shop counter—preferably in a place where it won’t be visible to everyone.
**Benefits:** This creates a positive energy (positive aura) around you. It improves your decision-making ability, and increases your respect and prestige at the workplace.
While cleaning floors at home, try adding a pinch of alum powder and a little rock salt to water at least once a week. This solution instantly infuses energy into the entire house, and fills the house with positivity.
