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What does religious belief say?
The direction of sleep is considered important in Hindu religion and Vastu Shastra. According to many beliefs, one should avoid sleeping with the head towards the north. North direction is considered to be the direction of gods and spiritual energy. At the same time, according to some religious stories, at the time of funeral, the head of the dead body is kept towards the north. For this reason, it is believed that a living person should not sleep with his head in this direction.
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What does Vaastu Shastra say?
According to Vastu Shastra, it is considered best to sleep with the head towards the south. Apart from this, many people also consider sleeping with head towards east as auspicious. Sleeping with head towards the north causes mental restlessness, stress or difficulty in sleeping. However, there is no official or scientific seal on these claims.
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What does science say?
The logic behind not sleeping with the head towards the north is often given because of the Earth’s magnetic field. The Earth’s magnetic field is considered to move from north to south. Some people believe that if the head is in the north direction, the magnetic balance of the body may be affected. However, no solid scientific evidence has been found to prove that sleeping with the head towards the north is harmful for the body. The most important things for good sleep are room temperature, noise, light, tension, bed and lifestyle.
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Which direction is considered better to sleep in?
According to Vastu, sleeping with head towards the south is considered best. Sleeping with head towards the east is considered good for students and working people in some traditions. West direction is considered normal. Sleeping with head towards the north is considered wrong in some religious and Vaastu traditions.
Content Source: Vastu Shastra, Mayamata National Center for Biotechnology Information, based on general scientific principles related to the Earth’s magnetic field.
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