In Hinduism

Vastushastra (architecture)

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

Balasampad (बलसम्पद्) refers to a “gain in power” which is specified as (one of) the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Puṣpadantaka (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. At Sugrīva is always an increase of wealth for the householder. At Puṣpadantaka is a gain in sons, wealth and power (balasampad—sutārthabalasampat syāt pade'smim puṣpadantake). At Vāruṇa is an increase in wealth. At Asura is danger from the king. [...]

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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.

In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

Balasaṃpad (बलसंपद्) refers to the “perfection of power”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 51).—Accordingly, “In a region where there had previously been no Buddha, no Dharma, no Stūpa, the Bodhisattva builds a Stūpa and, as a result of this action, he obtains, in the course of a rebirth, the perfection of power (balasaṃpad); in regions where there is no Buddha, no Dharma, no Saṃgha, he praises the Three Jewels (triratna) and helps beings enter into right view (samyagdṛṣṭi)”.

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Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.

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Partial matches: Bala, Sampad.

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