Ripuvriddhi, Ripuvṛddhi, Ripu-vriddhi: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Ripuvṛddhi can be transliterated into English as Ripuvrddhi or Ripuvriddhi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)Ripuvṛddhi (रिपुवृद्धि) refers to an “increase in the enemy” which is specified as the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Dauvārika (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 (ripuvṛddhi—ripuvṛddhis tathā tasya vidyā dauvārike). At Sugrīva is always an increase of wealth for the householder. At Puṣpadantaka is a gain in sons, wealth and power. At Vāruṇa is an increase in wealth. At Asura is danger from the king. [...]
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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Partial matches: Vriddhi, Ripu.
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