FIRE: A source of energy

Fire is the fundamental source of energy. Fire not only provides heat and light but the energy produced by it may also be used by man for various purposes. Solar energy is also a form of fire energy. Life on Earth is dependent on solar energy. Life on Earth is possible only because it has the solar energy in appropriate quantity.

In the ancient age, fire was used by man for his safety and also to get heat and light. Fire was chiefly used for the purpose of cooking. It was considered the symbol of purity and development of the tradition of lighting lamps at temples and other religious places also began. Fire is also worshipped in the form of God. Sacrifices are offered into fire during Yagya or Havan. Fire forms an undivided part of all the civilizations of the world. In the Parsi community, fire is worshipped in the form of Supreme Soul. The fire element affects all the living beings equally. It communicates courage, strength and encouragement in all the living beings. While on the one hand it gives rise to progress, on the other too much quantity of it may prove disastrous. Hence it is necessary to see that fire element affects only in the prescribed quantity. Many people are studying in astrology online classes and they are trying to knowing the deeply about fire, vastu and feng shui.

The place in a building: 

Solar energy is the form of fire. Sun rises from the East. Therefore angle towards South in the East direction i.e. the South-East angle of house or plot is called the place of fire. According to Vastu, the South-East direction has been prescribed as the place of fire. Kitchen in the South Eastern corner of the house may be the fire related place. Electricity is also one of the forms of energy. Hence, in this portion of the house the placement of electric meter may take place. By nature, fire and water should never be together.

Necessity of Earth

By Earth we do not mean only this planet but also the clay and other minerals existent on its surface or crust. The various kinds of substances that are mined from the Earth also form a part of the Earth element. The whole animated and unanimated world is existent only on the surface of Earth. All the required things for the development of animated world are mined from the Earth. The very first profession of human civilization, Agriculture, could take place only because of land. The first equipment made by man was made of stones, provided by Earth. Earth is not only called Mother Earth because of its generosity but it is also worshiped as a Deity. Even today the grace of Earth is desired through land worship before every construction work.

First of all necessary of construction related works and substances are provided by Earth. The design of any house depends on the fact whether the form of that land and the vegetation produced on that land is favorable to construction or not. Therefore, a proper care should be taken while selecting the land and purchasing construction material. Vastu classifies soil according to its form, touchability, taste and shape. The information about the various forms of land and the methods of land worship are also available in Vastu.

The Place in a Building:

The Earth is a heavenly body, hence the element of Earth is the indicator of weight and formidably. According to Vastu the South-West angle of a building should be exalted and weighed. Therefore, the place of Earth element in a building is in South-West.