Sutasampatti, Suta-sampatti: 1 definition

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Vastushastra (architecture)

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

Sutasampatti (सुतसम्पत्ति) refers to “that which brings an increase in sons” which is specified as (one of) the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Mukhya (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]—“[...] The third set of doorways has been declared, on the west side. And on the north side, the doorway governed by Mukhya brings an increase in wealth, sons and property to householders (sutasampattidhanasutārthasampattiṃ karoti gṛhamedhinām). The fourth one, named Bhalvāṭa, gives men every desire. [...]”.

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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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