Stop! Don’t Gift These Things — Vastu Experts Reveal the Hidden Reasons

Do your gifts bring blessings or burdens? Find out what Vastu Shashtra and Sanatangyan teachings say about energy behind every gift.

Gift-giving is a beautiful act of expressing love, gratitude, and goodwill, but according to Sanatangyan wisdom and Vastu Shastra, even this sacred act has to be performed in harmony with the universe. Some gifts, even though given with good intentions, are believed to carry asatvik or negative vibrations that may disturb the natural harmony that exists between two souls. Let us take cognizance of what items should be avoided and why, guided by ancient shashtra, gurus, and the teachings of Vastu, so that every gift given by us becomes a vessel of divine energy and auspicious blessings.

The Sacred Connection Between Energy and Gifts

In Indian tradition, a gift is more than just something physical; it's an energy transfer. Each piece of material has a particular vibration in Sanatangyan philosophy that similarly affects the giver and receiver. As it beautifully says in Rigveda:

“यथा दानं तथा फलम्।” (Rigveda 10.117)

“As the gift, so is the fruit.”

It means that the intention, purity, and energy behind a gift bring about its outcome. When in tune with Vastu, gifts can open the flow of prosperity, Lakshmi tattva; when not, they disturb harmony.

1. Clocks and Watches: Symbol of Running Out of Time

According to Vastu, gifting clocks and watches symbolizes the end of time, which could refer to a relationship or to prosperity. Such gifts may cause potential delays, stagnation, or emotional estrangement.

If you must gift one, then the Sanatangyan tradition suggests neutralizing the negative energy by including a small amount of money, like ₹1 or ₹11. The act stands as a symbol of abundance and continuity, not loss.

“कालो हि दुर्धर्षः।”

“Time itself is invincible.” — Mahabharata

Hence, we must respect the energy time represents.

2. Handkerchiefs — Carriers of Sorrow

Though small and functional, handkerchiefs remind one of wiping tears and pain. Vastu believes that gifting a handkerchief may invite emotional turmoil or is a sign of separation. In Sanatangyan homes, elders say to avoid such gifts because they hint at separation rather than bonding.

3. Sharp Objects: Cutting the Ties

Knives, scissors, and blades allude to aggression or division. In Vastu, the belief... gifting such things "cuts" emotional or energetic ties between two individuals. Neutralize the omen by making it a symbolic sale — accept a coin in return.

“अहिंसा परमो धर्मः।”

“Non-violence is the highest virtue.” — Mahabharata

By avoiding sharp gifts, we honor this Sanatangyan truth and prevent symbolic harm.

4. Empty Wallet or Purse: Inviting Lack

An empty wallet or purse signifies shunyata, or void. Vastu Shashtra states that when one gives away, one actually transfers the vibration of financial void or shortage. Hence, always add a coin or note before gifting it.

 As Sanatangyan philosophy says:

“धनं देहि सौख्यम्।”

May wealth bring harmony.

Thus, the gesture of filling the wallet signifies invoking abundance.

5. Mirrors — Reflecting Confusion

 In Vastu Shashtra, mirrors are powerful because they reflect energy, be it positive or negative. As a gift, they can reflect harmony or fortune the recipient possesses, or worse, emotional disharmony and unrest, especially when exchanged between partners. 

 “यथा दर्पणदृष्ट्याऽत्मा तद्वन्नान्ये जनाः स्मृताः।”

 “As one sees oneself in a mirror, so others reflect our own energy.” — Upanishads

6. Pearls: The Symbol of Tears

Although lovely, pearls are tied to negative feelings, especially sorrow. Old Vastu texts stated pearls, which embody the moon's watery nature, are emotional and unstable. To counter these attributes, a person should buy pearls, and not receive them as a gift. 

“शुभं करोति कल्याणं।” — Vastu Purusha Sukta

“Do that which brings well-being and auspiciousness.”  

7. Empty Utensils: Symbol of Incompleteness

Like an empty wallet, gifting empty utensils denotes lack-food, fortune, or fulfillment. Vastu advises to place something inside, like sweets, grains, or dry fruits, before gifting. This small gesture depicts abundance and completion.

As the Atharva Veda proclaims:

“अन्नं ब्रह्म।”

 “Food is divine.”

To give filled utensils is to offer prosperity itself.

Essentially, every gift carries energy with it; it could bless or burden. We can ensure that our gifts are filled with true spirit as described in Sanatangyan wisdom and Vastu Shashtra because true gifting is not about the items, but the spirits to share.