
According to Vastu Shastra, the direction of eating food has been determined. Eating in the wrong direction affects the soul along with the body. According to the scriptures, just as the right direction is important while building a house, in the same way food should also be eaten in the right direction. Eating in the right direction keeps health, mental peace and prosperity. Let us know in which direction it is right to eat and in which direction it is wrong.

According to Manusmriti and Vastu Shastra, while eating food, one should sit facing east direction. East direction is also the direction of the Sun, from where energy and life power is obtained. Digestion is also better by eating food facing east, as well as age increases.

It is also considered auspicious to face the north direction while eating. According to Skanda Purana and Vastu Shastra, the north direction is of Kubera, who is the god of wealth and prosperity. Eating in this direction keeps happiness, peace and prosperity in the family.

By eating food facing the west direction, neutral thoughts are seen in the scriptures. Saying to say is neither very beneficial nor big defects are seen sitting in this direction. However, eating food facing the western direction for a long time can cause mental discomfort and instability.

According to Vastu Shastra and Garuda Purana, food should never be eaten by facing south direction. Eating in this direction is considered taboo. Actually, the direction of the south is of Yamraj. This direction is also called the route leading to the death. Food facing south direction has a negative effect on health and also causes physical diseases.

According to Vastu Shastra, the most auspicious directions to eat are east and north direction. Sitting in the west and south direction has a negative effect, which has a profound effect on the person’s wealth, body, mind and brain.
Published at: 08 Sep 2025 01:35 PM (IST)


