Why the centre matters
Just as the navel is the centre of the body, the Brahmasthan connects all directions. When it is open, light and clean, energy flows freely and family members feel connected. When it is blocked or heavy, the whole house can feel stuck.
How to find it
Draw your home's floor plan to scale. Join the opposite corners with diagonal lines; where they cross is the centre. For irregular shapes, complete the rectangle first, then find the centre. In a 9 x 9 grid, the central 3 x 3 squares form the Brahmasthan.
What to avoid in the Brahmasthan
- Toilets, bathrooms and septic tanks
- Staircases, lift shafts and pillars or beams
- Heavy furniture, storage and clutter
- Kitchen fires and water tanks
What suits the centre
- An open courtyard or a living area kept light and spacious
- A simple rangoli, a light rug or a skylight
- Soft, light colours such as cream, white or pale yellow
If your centre is blocked
In flats, the centre often falls in a corridor or a room. Keep that space as open as possible, remove clutter, add good lighting and avoid placing heavy objects there. Some Vaastu consultants place a Vaastu pyramid or a crystal at the centre to balance energy.