Do stairs matter when marking the ati marma points?
Stairs play no role in the marking itself; the points are found from the plot and the devtas wherever the stairs are. But no staircase, no column and ideally not even a wall should stand on an ati marma. These points should be left empty.
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A house has its entry in the Agni kon (South-East), an underground water tank in the South-East with the stairs over it, and the slope running to the South. The family fights constantly. What is the remedy?
Either leave the house or treat it: close the South-East underground water tank immediately and correct the slope. The staircase can stay. An overhead tank in the South-East is acceptable.
Are marma and ati marma applicable in flat vastu?
Yes. The ati marma of a flat should also be found and kept free, just as in a house or plot.
Are stairs made of mixed iron and plywood acceptable in the North?
Stairs should not be built in the North at all; if they must be, use wood. Many showrooms with wooden double-height staircases are found to do very well, because wood represents Mercury just as stairs and business do, so wooden stairs boost intelligence and keep business running.
Are stairs that rise from the middle and go to both sides proper?
Yes, they are perfectly fine; the palaces of kings and maharajas had stairs on both sides.
Can a remedy be injected into an existing wall that stands on an ati marma?
Yes. Injection-type remedies, in which metal, gems and herbs are installed at the point, are used, and the full method is taught in the remedy classes. With a wall or column already standing there, expect only about 50% result, never the full result.
Can a septic tank be placed under the stairs?
No, a septic tank does not work under the stairs.