Significance of Vertical lines

Vertical lines hold significant meaning in both Purana and Jyotisha traditions. In Purana, the six vertical lines are integral to the Sevacakra drawing, providing guidelines for maintaining symmetry and proportion in sculpture. In Jyotisha, vertical lines in the palm signify potential royal status for a woman or her husband. These interpretations highlight the importance of vertical lines as symbols of structure and significance in artistic and cultural contexts.1
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Hindu concept of 'Vertical lines'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, vertical lines symbolize potential royal status for individuals, play a role in the Sevacakra drawing process, and serve as guidelines for symmetry and proportion in sculpture, highlighting their significance in art and spirituality.

Significance in Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology):
Jyotisha Books

From: Brihat Samhita

(1) Vertical lines found in the palm suggest that a woman or her husband can achieve royal status.[1]

Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotisha or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.

The concept of Vertical lines in local and regional sources

History Books

Vertical lines are depicted as extending from zenith to nadir, representing infinite length within the universe and boundless existence outside it, emphasizing their fundamental and limitless nature in both realms.

Significance in India history and geography:

From: History of Science in South Asia

(1) Vertical lines, which run from zenith to nadir, are described as innumerable in length within the universe, and are infinite in the non-universe.[2]