Vastu Guidelines for Business, Factory, and Home: Prosperity and Positive Energy

Vastu tips for home and business- Bhoomi Pujan and Pratishtha Before starting construction, it is necessary to awaken the land and perform Bhoomi Pujan and Neev Pujan at an auspicious time. After the building is completed, Pratishtha, Vastu Puja, Gayatri Japa, Ganpati Puja, Rudra Japa, Vishnu Puja, Navgraha Puja, and Graha Shanti Havan should be performed. Additionally, Brahmin Bhojan (feeding of priests) and offering Dakshina should be done. According to scriptures, ten percent of the total construction cost should be spent on Pratishtha.

Main Entrance Placement The main entrance of a factory, mill, or school should not be at a corner. Avoiding Dwarvedh Any factory, shop, or private building should not have Dwarvedh (obstruction at the entrance). Avoiding Unusable Trees Unusable or prohibited trees should not be planted at the entrance of a house or factory. Direction for Vehicle Parking The northwest corner is the best direction for parking vehicles (chariots, bullock carts, taxis, cars, etc.). Direction of Water Flow Rainwater or artificial water drainage should always flow toward the northeast direction. Direction of Administrative Rooms Administrative rooms, meeting rooms, consulting rooms, and rooms where important decisions are made should be located in the north or east direction. Toilets and Drainage Direction Toilets, urinals, drainage, manholes, and sewage lines should be in the northwest or southeast corners. Placement of Managerial Offices Senior managers, directors, and owners should have their offices in the southwest, west, or south. Mid-level officers should have their offices in the north or east. Workers and artisans should have their rooms in the northwest. Accounts, artists, draftsmen, and engineers should have their offices in the southeast. Reception Area Placement The reception area, guest lounge, puja space, and drinking water station should be in the northeast. Direction for Storage Rooms Storage rooms should be in the southeast direction. Facing of Staff Rooms The entrance of staff rooms should be in the north or east direction. Placement of Machinery in a Factory The main production machinery should be placed in the southwest, south, or west areas. Supporting machines should be placed in the north or east. Switches for machines should be in the northwest. Large machines should not be placed in the northeast or central areas. Placement of Flammable Items Boilers, heaters, AC controls, meters, ovens, gas stoves, dryers, etc., should be installed in the Agni Kon (southeast corner). Direction for Warehouse The warehouse should always be in the northwest corner. It should not be in the southwest, northeast, or center of the premises. Shop Direction and Its Business Impact A shop facing east is the best for profit. A shop facing west experiences business fluctuations. A shop facing north brings wealth and prestige. Business Owner's Seating Direction A business owner should sit facing the north or east direction. If Rahu or Shukra (Venus) are strong, they may sit facing south. Shop Structure A shop with a wide front and narrow back (Gomukhi) is inauspicious. A shop with a narrow front and wide back (Simhamukhi) is excellent. A long and square-shaped shop is considered auspicious. The shop should not have an irregular or curved shape, as it leads to instability. There should be no step or obstruction at the main entrance, as it disrupts prosperity. Ganpati Puja Lord Ganpati should be placed on the right side of the establishment and alongside Goddess Lakshmi. Furniture Arrangement on Auspicious Days New seating arrangements, cushions, counters, etc., should be changed on auspicious days. White and yellow fabrics should be used. Swastika Symbol A Swastika should be drawn in the shop or office. Kumkum and other auspicious materials should be used to decorate it, bringing stability and prosperity in business. Worship the Business Establishment as Goddess Lakshmi The place of business should be respected, and prayers for prosperity should be offered regularly. Kubera Puja The north direction is associated with wealth, so the Kubera Mantra should be chanted. The cash vault should be placed in the north direction, and a Kubera Yantra should be installed. Prosperity Measures for Business A Swastika should be drawn on the vault, passbook, and checkbooks. Five Kamalgatte (lotus seeds) and five whole turmeric pieces should be kept in the cash vault. Installation of Shree Yantra A Shree Yantra should be installed and energized by reciting the Shri Suktam and Kanakdhara Stotra. Puja Room Direction The puja room should be in the northeast, and while worshipping, one should face east or north. Placement of Deities Ganesh, Kubera, Durga, Bhairav, and Shodash Matrika idols should be south-facing. Hanumanji should be placed in the southwest. Auspicious Time for Business Activities Starting business activities in the morning is auspicious. Business should not be initiated after sunset. Protection from Evil Eye in Business On Saturdays, a lemon and seven green chilies should be tied outside the shop or office. Installation of Ganpati in Shops If business growth is stagnant, install a Ganpati idol on both sides of the shop's entrance. Ganpati and Shree Yantra Placement A white Ganpati idol and a silver Shree Yantra should be installed on the wall. Installation of Guru and Kuldevi/Kuldeva Images A picture of an inspiring Guru and the family deity should be placed in the shop and worshipped daily. Charity and Donations for Business Growth A portion of business profits should be allocated for charitable and religious activities to ensure continued prosperity. Conclusion According to Vastu Shastra, following specific principles in constructing and operating buildings, factories, shops, and offices leads to positive energy and prosperity.