If you are one of our residents, you might have wondered why ððĩðē ðīðŋðžððŧðąðŊðŋðēðŪðļðķðŧðī ð°ðēðŋðēðšðžðŧð we organize for you holds such importance for all of us. You may have also noticed ððĩðē ðŧðķðŧðē ððžðžðąðēðŧ ð°ðžðšð―ðžðŧðēðŧðð that are a part of this ceremony. Allow us to provide you with the explanation
The 9 Sacred Woods and the practice of placing auspicious woods aim to ðð§ðĄðð§ðð ðĐðŦðĻðŽðĐððŦðĒððē ð°ðĒððĄðĒð§ ððĄð ðĨðĒðŊðĒð§ð ðð§ðŊðĒðŦðĻð§ðĶðð§ð. This involves the use of 9 types of wood, each with symbolic significance, positioned according to cardinal directions.
1. Si Suk bamboo (North): Represents wealth, prosperity, richness, physical well-being, and freedom from diseases. Placing it in the northern direction can attract these positive energies.
2. Scrambled Egg Tree (Northeast): This signifies the power to achieve desires. It can be used to manifest desired outcomes and aspirations.
3. Teak (East): Teak symbolizes nobility, authority, leadership, and respect. Placing teak in the eastern direction honours household and family members and commands respect in social circles.
4. Fagraea fragrans (Southeast): Safeguards against unseen dangers, evil spirits, and negative energies. It embodies protective properties and wards off malevolent forces.
5. Siamese Rosewood (South): Signifies support and aid. Placing it in the southern direction stabilizes foundations and prevents financial downfall or difficulties.
6. Golden Wood (Southwest): The Golden Wood represents material abundance and prosperity. Placing it in the southwest direction invites opulence and ensures steady financial growth.
7. Java Cassia (West): Brings victorious energy. It offers protection from adversaries and negativity, ensuring that enemies and harm cannot prevail.
8. Golden shower (Northwest): This signifies support and stability. Placing it in the northwest direction ensures support, both emotionally and materially, leading to growth and advancement.
9. Jackfruit (Center): placed at the heart of the home, signifies support and progress. It brings forth assistance, nourishment, and continuous progress in various aspects of life.
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