VASTHU SASTRA SECRETS FOR SUCCESS IN STUDIES

Vasthu Sastra is the Indian equivalent of Chinese Feng Shui, that is, an environmental science to better our wellbeing and our prospects in life. 

A Rudraksha bead bracelet

Here is the latest article by T. Selva in which he shares some secrets on studying for success in examinations.

Secrets to studying

VASTHU SASTRA
By T.SELVA

ALL parents worry about their children’s studies, of course, and many resort to all sorts of methods to help them excel at school.
While nothing can be better than hard work, the children’s efforts could benefit from where they are studying.
According to Vasthu Sastra principles, the ideal location for the study room is in the north-east quadrant of the house; in the room, students should face east when studying and using their computer.
Why east? The Sun rules the east and its energies promote good health and powerful concentration. Children facing this direction will be able to focus and retain information better.
The north-east would make an acceptable second choice, but all other directions are not encouraged, as they would be challenging. For instance, facing south or west will result in children not being committed to their studies and feeling fatigued and lazy.
The study table should be square or rectangular; such shapes encourage energy to become static around them and remain in place, whereas round and oval shapes encourage energy to move.
Clutter should be avoided in the room or around the study area. Old books, magazines and newspapers, particularly in the corners of the room and under the table or chair, should be removed to allow a free flow of cosmic energy.
Try to ensure the chair at the table is not blue, black or grey; these colours are inauspicious and will not motivate children to study or do their work. Recommended colours are green, maroon or lighter shades.
This is not a room that should be cosily lit for relaxation – you want your child focused, not relaxed! Use bright overall lighting and spot desk lighting to keep children alert.
Once you have prepared the study’s physical aspects to ward off negative energy, consider using enhancers to attract positive energy into the space to further assist her.
Also, since Vasthu Sastra stresses that the space and its occupants should be in tune, consider accessories your child can wear that would help her repair her body’s aura, avoid lethargy and harmonise with the positive energy in the room.

• Copper pyramids could placed on or under the table and in the four corners of the room to rejuvenate the space.
• Placing salt in the room’s four corners can prevent negative energy from stagnating there.
• The four-, five-, and six-faced Rudraksha (mystic bead) can also be worn by the child to further empower concentration.
• Crystals like amethyst, clear quartz and black onyx can also help children in their studies.

■ T. Selva has spent years researching and writing about the ancient Indian science of construction, better known as ‘Indian feng shui’. He is the first disciple of 7th generation Vasthu Sastra Master Yuvaraj Sowma from Chennai, India.

Source: http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2010/3/21/lifeliving/5799768&sec=lifeliving