In Vastu Shastra, morning and evening are considered most important for the entry of positive energy into the house. Our elders have always said that the prosperity of the house comes not only from good earnings but also from adopting right habits. Often, we unknowingly commit some mistakes during our morning routine or evening routine, which invite poverty and misfortune in the house. If you also feel that despite hard work, money does not stay with you, or there is always tension in your house, then you need to pay special attention to these 5 Vastu principles related to your daily routine.
1. Sleeping till late in the morning
Sleeping long after sunrise is considered harmful for both health and good fortune. According to Vastu, people who sleep late in the morning start accumulating negative energy in their homes; Goddess Lakshmi does not reside in such houses. Therefore, try to wake up before sunrise or exactly at sunrise.
2. Sweeping in the evening
According to the scriptures, sweeping the house in the evening—especially around sunset—should be avoided. It is believed that by sweeping the house in the evening, the ‘Lakshmi’ (prosperity) of the house goes out of the house along with the dust and soil. If for some reason it becomes absolutely necessary to sweep in the evening, do not throw the garbage outside the house; Rather, collect it in some corner of the house and dispose of it later.
3. Sleeping at sunset
Sleeping in the evening is completely prohibited. People who sleep in the ‘twilight’ (evening solstice) may be vulnerable to physical ailments, and poverty may prevail in their homes. This is a time for prayer, worship and meditation—not for sleeping.
4. Keeping the main door in the dark
As the evening approaches, it is extremely important to ensure that the main door (entrance) of the house is well lit. It is believed that a dark entrance attracts negative energies. By lighting a lamp or bulb at the entrance, Goddess Lakshmi enters the house, which brings progress and success in business and career.
5. Neglecting the basil plant
Taking care of the Tulsi (holy basil) plant—both in the morning and in the evening—is very important. Make sure the area around the plant is clean and well-lit. Be sure to light a lamp near the Tulsi plant in the evening; However, remember to never touch the leaves of the plant or offer water to it after sunset. Keeping the area around the Tulsi plant dirty is also a major cause of economic loss.