Baddhabandha, Baddha-bandha: 1 definition

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Vastushastra (architecture)

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

Baddhabandha (बद्धबन्ध) refers to “bondage” which is specified as the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Roga (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 loss of wealth at Śoṣa and disease at Pāpayakṣman. Eight deities have been listed, in the house facing west. Those facing north are listed next, in sequence, from the northwest on. At Roga is bondage (baddhabandhabaddhabandhas tathā roge). At Nāga (Vāsuki) is an enemy. [...]

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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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