Gas Stove and Sink Vastu Tips: In Vastu Shastra, every direction and every place of the house has been given special importance. It is believed that it is important to maintain balance of the five elements present in the house – fire, water, air, earth and sky. Fire element is considered to have more influence in the kitchen, hence the position of the gas stove is also considered important from Vastu point of view. At the same time, the kitchen sink represents the water element. Therefore, many rules have been mentioned in Vastu, from the direction of the kitchen to the location of the gas stove and other things. One of these rules of Vaastu is that the gas and the sink should never be opposite to each other. For this reason, in Vaastu, it is advised to avoid keeping the gas and sink directly opposite or very close to each other.
according to vaastu In the kitchen, the gas stove is considered a symbol of the fire element, while the sink is associated with the water element. Fire and water are considered opposite elements to each other. This is the reason that in Vastu Shastra, gas and sink should not be kept very close or exactly face to face.
Why are the gas and sink not opposite each other?
According to Vaastu beliefs, if the gas and sink are exactly opposite each other in the kitchen, then it is considered to be a conflict of fire and water elements. In Vaastu, it is seen to be linked to imbalance of energy. According to Vaastu, it can affect the atmosphere of the house and may lead to discord or tension among the family members. Not only this, in Vastu it is considered to be related to health and financial condition. It is believed that imbalance of fire and water can increase negative energy in the house, which can affect the health and expenses of the family.
Disadvantages of having gas and sink facing each other
Tension at home:- Fire and water are opposite elements to each other. Due to their coming face to face, energy imbalance increases in the house, which leads to troubles in the family.
Disagreement between husband and wife:- In Vaastu beliefs, conflict between fire and water increases tension in marital life.
Financial problems:- Being in front of the gas and sink in the kitchen increases wasteful expenditure in the house and one has to face financial crunch.
Effect on health:- If there is a Vaastu defect between the gas and the sink, it can have a negative impact on the health of the family members.
What to do if gas and sink are opposite each other?
- Create a distance or slant position of at least 2 to 3 feet between the two by repositioning either the gas or sink.
- A natural green colored pyramid or Vastu crystal should be kept between the gas and the sink or on the counter.
- You can keep a small plate or strip of copper under the gas stove, which reduces negative energy.
- Paint the kitchen walls green or light yellow, which helps in creating a balance between the two elements.
- When gas is not in use, keep it covered and make it a habit to always keep the sink clean and dry.
In which direction should the gas be kept?
According to Vastu Shastra, the gas stove in the kitchen should always be in the south-east direction. While cooking, your face towards east is considered most auspicious.
Which direction should the sink face?
According to Vastu, it is considered most auspicious to have the sink or water tap in the kitchen always in the north-east (northeast) or north direction. You can also plant it in the east direction.
