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Dimension means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (vastu)The Dimension of Constructions is based on the measurement in terms of hasta (“Hand”).—The Measurement used in the construction of every part of the Temple is done with hasta i.e., hand. The dimension of the construction of the whole process is basically based on the measurement in terms of hasta. Different parts of Hindu temple are discussed here focusing on the discussion found in the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa.
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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Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 3 - On physical dimensions < [Chapter 5]
Part 1 - On self-created misery < [Chapter 2]
Chapter 3: On the worlds (pṛthivī) < [Book 2]
Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali (by Ganganatha Jha)
Text 86: On Dimension (Parimāṇa) < [Chapter 6a - On Qualities]
Text 17 < [Chapter 3 - Similarities and Dissimilarities among Categories]
Text 66 < [Chapter 6a - On Qualities]
Nyaya-Vaisheshika categories (Study) (by Diptimani Goswami)
Qualities (6): Parimāṇa (Dimension) < [Chapter 4 - Quality and Action]
Nature of Sāmānya (generality of universal) < [Chapter 5 - Sāmānya and Viśeṣa]
Process of Creation and Dissolution < [Chapter 3 - Dravya (Substance)]
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 647 < [Chapter 11 - On ‘Quality’ as a Category]
Verse 637 < [Chapter 11 - On ‘Quality’ as a Category]
Verse 648-649 < [Chapter 11 - On ‘Quality’ as a Category]
Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
3.1. Time (Introduction) < [Chapter 5 - Science in Jainism]
4.2. Universe in Jain Philosophy < [Chapter 5 - Science in Jainism]
4.3. Modern Cosmology < [Chapter 5 - Science in Jainism]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 9.3 (Commentary) < [Chapter 9 (Text And Commentary)]
Introduction 1.2: The Ritual associated with the Coloured Lines < [Chapter 9 (Text And Commentary)]
Text 9.24 (Commentary) < [Chapter 9 (Text And Commentary)]
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