Why Not Sit on Doorstep: Why is it considered inauspicious to sit on the threshold of the house? In Hindu religion, which goddess is considered to reside at the threshold? What is the importance of threshold according to Vastu Shastra? Why is the door frame of the house considered sacred?
House Entrance Vastu: There are many types of beliefs in Hindu religion. One such belief is that one should never sit or stand on the door frame of the house. It is considered inauspicious to do so. Many reasons are given behind this. Some of these are based on religious stories and some on the rules of Vaastu. This is the reason why even today the elders of the house refuse to stand or sit on the doorstep. Know further what is the reason behind this belief…
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Why not sit on the doorstep?
Scholars believe that Lord Narasimha resides at the doorstep of the house, when a person sits at this place, he may have to face the wrath of Lord Narasimha, which can bring new problems in his life. This belief is popular because Lord Narasimha had killed the demon king Hiranyakashyap while standing on the doorstep. That is why it is said that one should not sit on the doorstep of the house.
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That’s why don’t sit on the doorstep
Another belief related to this belief is that Goddess Lakshmi is believed to reside at the doorstep of the house. It is said that Goddess Lakshmi enters the house through this route. Therefore, sitting or standing on the threshold is not considered auspicious. Doing this can hinder wealth and prosperity.
What does Vaastu Shastra say?
According to Vastu Shastra, the door frame acts as a boundary line between the energy inside and outside the house. If a person sits at this place then it affects the flow of positive energy inside the house. For this reason, sitting or standing on the doorstep of the house is considered inauspicious.
Keep these things in mind also
1. One should never eat food sitting at the doorstep of the house.
2. One should not stand with feet on the threshold. This may increase problems.
3. Garbage or dirt should not be kept at the doorstep of the house in the evening.
4. Keeping the door frame clean maintains happiness and prosperity in the house.
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