Sutasampad, Suta-sampad, Sutasaṃpad: 1 definition

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In Hinduism

Vastushastra (architecture)

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

Sutasampad (सुतसम्पद्) refers to a “gain in sons” which is specified as (one of) the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Puṣpadantaka (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]—“[...] There is an increase in the enemy and his knowledge at Dauvārika. At Sugrīva is always an increase of wealth for the householder. At Puṣpadantaka is a gain in sons, wealth and power (sutasampadsutārthabalasampat syāt pade'smim puṣpadantake). At Vāruṇa is an increase in wealth. At Asura is danger from the king. [...]

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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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