Sutalabha, Sutalābha, Suta-labha: 1 definition

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In Hinduism

Vastushastra (architecture)

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

Sutalābha (सुतलाभ) refers to an “increase in sons” which is specified as (one of) the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Mukhya (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]—“[...] Those facing north are listed next, in sequence, from the northwest on. At Roga is bondage. At Nāga (Vāsuki) is an enemy. At Mukhya is an increase in sons and wealth (sutalābhamukhye sutārthalābhaṃ). At Bhalvāṭa is gain. At Soma is a gain in wealth. At Anantaka is heroism in sons. [...]

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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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