Question 1

What does this vastu rule say?

Accepted Answer

Living placement: ideal in SW; avoid NE. Severity tier: low. Reasoning categories: structural, earth-element, ergonomic.

Question 2

Which classical texts cite this rule?

Accepted Answer

This rule is attested in: Heavy furniture in SW — structural grounding + keep NE light/open · Manasara IX.35 (heaviest mass toward Nairrita).

Question 3

What's the severity of violating this rule?

Accepted Answer

Severity is low. The scan engine penalty is 3 points per violation. Critical violations are typically structural (entrance, septic placement); low violations are accessory (cooking direction, dining facing).

Question 4

What remedies exist for this rule?

Accepted Answer

2 remedies apply: sw-heavy-color (color), center-pillar-mirror (mirror). See /vastu/remedies for the full library.

Question 5

Does this rule apply to apartments and rentals?

Accepted Answer

Most vastu rules apply equally to apartments and independent houses, with the caveat that apartment occupants control only their unit (not the building lift / staircase). Rentals can apply non-disruptive remedies (mirrors, plants, color, salt bowls, yantras) without construction.

Living · SW

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