According to Vastu Shastra and Hindu beliefs, some minor mistakes within the house can displease Goddess Lakshmi, leading to financial losses, increasing debt and increase in negative energy. Performing certain tasks in the morning and evening—or avoiding them—helps maintain positive energy in the home and promote increased wealth and prosperity. Let us know the important guidelines that should be kept in mind.
Do not pluck basil leaves in the evening
Tulsi (Holy Basil) is worshiped as a form of Goddess Lakshmi. According to the scriptures, one should not—even by mistake—pluck basil leaves in the evening. Goddess Lakshmi is displeased by plucking Tulsi in the evening, due to which the financial stability of the house starts deteriorating. For puja, Tulsi leaves should be plucked only during *Brahma Muhurta* (auspicious time before dawn) and kept in clean water. By doing this Goddess Lakshmi remains happy and there is abundance of money and grains in the house.
Do not clean the house or throw garbage outside in the evening
Cleaning the house or throwing out garbage in the evening is considered completely prohibited. By doing this, the positive energy of the house gets destroyed, which increases the possibility of poverty gaining a foothold in the house. Throwing garbage at this time also increases the possibility of increasing debt. House cleaning work should be completed early in the morning, so that any negative energy accumulated overnight can be taken out and a positive atmosphere can be maintained in the house throughout the day.
never sleep in the evening
The evening time is set aside for worship, meditation and remembering God. Sleeping at this time is considered a sin. Those who sleep in the evening receive less blessings from God. The only exceptions to this rule are sick people or very young children. Sleeping in the evening increases laziness and stops financial progress. On the contrary, sitting with your family at this time and doing *Bhajan* (devotional songs), *Kirtan* or religious discussions is considered extremely auspicious.
Deal with financial matters only on Monday or Wednesday
It is considered extremely auspicious to do any important financial work—such as money transactions, investments or repaying loans—on Monday or Wednesday. Work done these days often bears fruit, and existing debts gradually begin to reduce. Avoid taking major financial decisions during the remaining days, because doing so may result in financial loss.
Married women should keep fast on Thursday
To please Goddess Lakshmi, it is very beneficial for married women to observe fast on Thursday. On this day, donating things related to marital happiness—like *sindoor*, *mangalsutra*, bangles, etc.—to a needy married woman receives special blessings from Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. With this remedy, all the problems of the house are gradually solved and wealth increases. Do not allow marks or lines to be made on the walls or floors of the house with pencil, chalk or anything else. According to *Vastu Shastra*, such lines increase negative energy inside the house, which stops economic progress and leads to accumulation of debt. You should also instruct children not to develop the habit of writing on the walls or dirtying them. Keep the walls of your house clean and maintain a simple atmosphere in the house.
Start other work only after sweeping in the morning
Morning chores at home should begin only when the floor has been swept. Do not perform puja, do not have breakfast, or start any other work before sweeping. Sweeping removes the negative energy accumulated overnight, creating a fresh and energizing atmosphere inside the house. This ensures that all family members remain energetic and get favorable opportunities for progress in every area of life. By following these simple rules, Goddess Lakshmi remains happy and an atmosphere of happiness and prosperity remains in the house. Avoid making small mistakes, so that your life remains positive and happy.