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Vastushastra (architecture)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)

1) Dhanasampad (धनसम्पद्) refers to an “increase of wealth” which is specified as the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Sugrīva (one of the peripheral padas of the 9 by 9 deity map), according to the Devyāmata (chapter 105).—Accordingly, [while describing the consequences of a doorway]—“[...] There is an increase in the enemy and his knowledge at Dauvārika. At Sugrīva is always an increase of wealth for the householder (dhanasampad—sugrīve dhanasampat syād gṛhiṇaḥ). At Puṣpadantaka is a gain in sons, wealth and power. At Vāruṇa is an increase in wealth. At Asura is danger from the king. [...]

2) Dhanasampad (धनसम्पद्) is also specified as the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Soma.—Accordingly, “[...] Those facing north are listed next, in sequence, from the northwest on. At Roga is bondage. At Nāga (Vāsuki) is an enemy. At Mukhya is an increase in sons and wealth. At Bhalvāṭa is gain. At Soma is a gain in wealth (dhanasampad—dhanasampat tathā some). At Anantaka is heroism in sons. [...]

3) Dhanasampad (धनसम्पद्) is also specified as the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Sugrīva.—Accordingly, [while describing the consequences of a doorway]—“[...] The second set of doorways has been declared, on the south side. On the west side, the third doorway (i.e., at Sugrīva) brings an increase in wealth (dhanasampad—dhanasampatkaraṃ dvāraṃ tṛtīyam). The fourth, called Puṣpadanta, increases sons, power and strength. The fifth doorway, Vāruṇa, brings increased wealth for men. [...]”.

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Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.

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Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Dhanasampad (धनसम्पद्):—[=dhana-sampad] [from dhana > dhan] ([Varāha-mihira]) f. accumulation or abundance of w°.

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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Partial matches: Dhana, Sampad, Tana.

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