Vastu Tips: One of the most respected Vastu acharyas, Pankit Goyal, recently shared very interesting information on this ancient way of keeping negative energy at bay using lemons and chillies on his Instagram page. He says this highly traditional practice is not a superstition but a Vastu Shastra principle-driven methodology.
Significance of Lemon in Vastu Remedies
In the video, Acharya Goyal says that the lemon and chilies attached by a black or white thread are one of the formidable methods to absorb and null the negativity. He goes further to say that a lemon is a very receptive fruit or vegetable, as some people would call it that, it has a specific property to capture negative energies. This is why lemons are a requisite application to most traditional Vastu remedies.
Fire, as represented in the chillies, is a potent force that has the capability to powerfully clean and cleanse space. Upon placement in areas of negativity, it becomes the catalyst for elimination. In this oil-based working of chillies with the lemon, the two are working together. What that means is that the chillies will burn away negativity as the lemon absorbs it.
Deflecting the Evil Eye with Traditional Practices
Acharya Goyal also points out that this is not restricted to houses only; one can find even small vehicles with a lemon tied under them. Some resort to professional help and some to friends or relatives; but, one has to necessarily resort to this remedy to save themselves from negative vibes and disturbance in the name of maintaining harmony and tranquility.
To this, Acharya Goyal adds further as to how these things are used for deflecting the evil eye. In several cultures, the pairing of lime and chillies said to be the best cure for the effects of jealous glances or even jealous thinking.
The practical applications of Vastu Shastra on common life, as underlined by Acharya Pankit Goyal, share this ancient wisdom. Such teachings seem to be very subtle but yet effective ways in which our traditional practices also guide us into well-being by offering protection and positivity into our lives.