Dhanasampatkara, Dhanasampad-kara: 1 definition
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Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)1) Dhanasampatkara (धनसम्पत्कर) refers to “that which brings an increase in wealth” which is specified as (one of) the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Sugrīva (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 second set of doorways has been declared, on the south side. On the west side, the third doorway (i.e., at Sugrīva) brings an increase in wealth. [...]”.
2) Dhanasampatkara (धनसम्पत्कर) is also specified as (one of) the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Vāruṇa.—Accordingly, [while describing the consequences of a doorway]—“[...] The second set of doorways has been declared, on the south side. On the west side, the third doorway (i.e., at Sugrīva) brings an increase in wealth. The fourth, called Puṣpadanta, increases sons, power and strength. The fifth doorway, Vāruṇa, brings increased wealth for men (dhanasampatkara—vāruṇaṃ dvāraṃ dhanasampatkaraṃ nṛṇām). [...]”.
3) Dhanasampatkara (धनसम्पत्कर) is also specified as (one of) the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Soma.—Accordingly, [while describing the consequences of a doorway]—“[...] The fifth one, whose deity is Soma, brings an increase in wealth (dhanasampatkara—dhanasampatkaraṃ proktaṃ pañcamaṃ somadevatam). After learning the features of doorways as described, specifically, the wise man should carefully establish a doorway with ample good qualities”.
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: Dhanasampad, Kara.
Full-text: Dhanasampad.
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