Square: 2 definitions
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Square 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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In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Square-shaped Temples (in ancient Indian architecture) are described in literature such as the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—Temples like saumudga, nandī, vṛtta, vṛṣa etc. were constructed in circular or round shape. According to Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, the kaṭi i.e., waist part and the mekhalā i.e., the slop of the digvandha type of temple should be made in circular shape. Ānanda type of temple should be constructed in square or circular shape.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
The Square shape is denoted in the Sanskrit language as Catuṣkoṇa, according to the twelfth-century Vivekamārtaṇḍa 158.—Accordingly, “Having become absorbed in the earth element, which is bright like orpiment and gold, yellow, endowed with the syllable la, presided over by Brahmā, square [in shape] [i.e., catuṣkoṇa] and located in the heart, [the Yogin] should hold his breath and mind in it for two hours. This dhāraṇā on the earth [element] makes [the Yogin] constantly steady and a master of the earth [element]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
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Starts with: Square-nut hickory, Square-stemmed monkey-flower.
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Search found 332 books and stories containing Square, Squares; (plurals include: Squares, Squareses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Comparing the Influences of the D/H Ratio, Size, and Facade Design of an... < [Volume 9, Issue 4 (2017)]
A Systematic Review of Outdoor Thermal Comfort Studies for the Urban... < [Volume 16, Issue 12 (2024)]
Climate Adaptability Construction Technology of Historic Conservation Areas < [Volume 10, Issue 10 (2018)]
Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 40 - The mode of making the respectful offering to the god
Chapter 93 - Mode of worshipping the presiding deity of a ground (vāstupūjā)
Chapter 105 - Mode of worship of the presiding deity of a place
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
What Is Happening in the Squares of China? Exploring the Experience of... < [Volume 19, Issue 23 (2022)]
Finding the Optimal D/H Ratio for an Enclosed Urban Square < [Volume 16, Issue 5 (2019)]
Content of Heavy Metal in the Dust of Leisure Squares and Its Health Risk... < [Volume 15, Issue 3 (2018)]
Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture) (by D. N. Shukla)
(ii) The Site-planning (Vāstupada-vīnyāsa) < [Chapter 6 - Fundamental Canons of Hindu Architecture]
Chapter 7 - Planning of Prāsāda—The Hindu Temple < [Volume 5 - Temple Architecture]
Chapter 8 - Prāsāda Maṇḍapa < [Volume 5 - Temple Architecture]
Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 5 - The rules governing the mystic diagram of the ascetic < [Section 6 - Kailāsa-saṃhitā]
Chapter 42 - Description of the meeting of the lord and the mountain < [Section 2.3 - Rudra-saṃhitā (3): Pārvatī-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 5 - The Principles of Śiva cult < [Section 7.1 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (1)]
Mayamata and Building Construction (study) (by Ripan Ghosh)
Part 4.1 - Description of the Maṇḍuka diagram < [Chapter 4 - Pre-arrangement of Building Construction]
Part 8.8 - Arrangement of Annālaya and others < [Chapter 5 - Core Construction of the Building]
Part 8.14 - Distribution of other appurtenances < [Chapter 5 - Core Construction of the Building]
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