Sutapidita, Sutapīḍita, Suta-pidita: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)Sutapīḍita (सुतपीडित) refers to “(being) oppressed by one’s sons” which is specified as the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Pitṛdeva (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]—“[...] At Bhṛṅgarāja there is malady. At Mṛga one is oppressed by the king. The set of 8 doorways have been described to you, in the house facing south. Next it will be specifically described for the house facing west. In the west, at the Pitṛdeva position, the householder will be oppressed by his sons (sutapīḍita—pitṛdevatye gṛhī syāt sutapīḍitaḥ). [...]
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: Pidita, Suta.
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