Sujitendriya, Su-jitendriya: 1 definition

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Vastushastra (architecture)

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

Sujitendriya (सुजितेन्द्रिय) refers to “(having one’s) senses well-subordinated”, according to the Devyāmata (chapter 105).—Accordingly, [while describing the construction of residence for initiates]—“A residence is recommended to the south of the temple. The residence should be built beyond the outer wall of the temple. It is to be dwelt in by initiates, their senses well-subordinated (sujitendriya), who have come to the image. Or, in its absence, [they should dwell in] another pleasant place. [...]”.

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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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