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.
