Vastu Tips To Have A Pleasant Rainy Season
After the scorching heat of the summer season, rain seems like a blessing from above. It brings with ¡t, great relief along with pleasant breeze and petrichor – the appealing smell associated with rains after a long spell of dry weather, This lovely season may be defined differently by different people. The monsoons are also considered to be very romantic, by many poets. Rain also holds its own connotations for each and every one.
However, according to vastu science, staying positive during this season is also essential, because there are certainly some challenges the rains bring with them, like leakages in the roof, cracks In the walls, seepage in dark corners, fear of insects and harmful bugs, diseases related to accumulated water, etc. According to vedic vastu Shastra, these are the factors which either pop-up due to negativity or are caused by negative vibes. Thus, it’s vital to take care of these trivial, but significant factors. Hence, here are some more important factors that need your attention.
Tips to Maintain Positivity During the Monsoons
During the rainy season, keep on creating tidy space around you. Don’t let dust, cobwebs, and filth stay inside your home, Storerooms, staircases, the top of wardrobes, shafts and dark corners are always the soft targets of such harmful elements. So, cleaning your house regularly is very important during this period.
Sit in the balcony or in the portico and view the rainfall. Look at the green trees’ dancing branches and leaves and experience the cool breeze they provide. By doing this, you will be brought very close to nature and your inner self will definitely appreciate it. Such pleasing scenes elevate one’s mood and enhances the charm of day.
Open all the windows and doors of balconies to let fresh air enter the inner part of your home for some time, as this enhances fresh vibes.
Decorate the open courtyards and balconies with aromatic plants like basil, lemongrass, mint, cinnamon, henna, etc. as they all promote a positive ambience and keep us healthy. The ambiance also helps you to relax and get closer to nature.
Don’t worry about the toilets located in negative directions of vastu. Just keep them clean and airy. Always use an exhaust tan while using the toilet and ensure humidity is reduced.
The organic theory of vastu treats concrete buildings as living entities. Under the categorization of this phenomena, the walls, plaster, flooring, false ceilings etc. are like human skin and clothes. Vastu defines the walls as the skin of human beings. Hence, check the roof/ terrace against cracks. Get it repaired before they start spoiling the ceilings. Also, spotted and a wet false ceiling creates and gathers fungus which is bad for health. These also spoils the entire ambience of the house. Similarly, repair all the inside and outside walls to protect against dampness.
During the rainy season, frequently wash and replace the curtains, as they too, release the moist foul smell that creates negativity inside the house. Similarly, dry clean the car’s interiors by a professional agency that dries up the area and adds some good deodoriser to it. Use the air purifiers available for indoors and for cars. They may also be used for a refreshing smell inside the house which in turn will keep your mood cheerful.
Using any good desiccant like small silica gel pouches in concealed areas, is also a good idea to dehumidify spaces. Keeping your home and all the usable things clean and hygienic, during this period plays a vital role in keeping negativity at bay.
Wooden doors and windows generally swell due to humidity caused by the rains and thus, they start making a creaking sound when operated. As per vastu, such sounds are categorised as negative. So, make sure to oil all hinges to avoid such unpleasing sounds.
Use energizing room fresheners like camphor, lime, mint and rose etc. as these help in suppressing the humid bad smells that affects one’s mood.
Thorny plants and cactus etc. are plants that are categorised as negative according to vastu. Thus, try to stay away from all such plants in the rainy season.
Try rain water storage, if you possible to use after the rains, for the kitchen garden irrigation, cleaning, washing or even for drinking, after proper filtration.
Ensure there is good lighting arrangements inside and outside the house, to avoid harmful insects.