Sutavardhana, Suta-vardhana: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)Sūtavardhana (सूतवर्धन) refers to “that which increases sons” which is specified as (one of) the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Puṣpadanta (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]—“[...] The second set of doorways has been declared, on the south side. On the west side, the third doorway (i.e., at Sugrīva) brings an increase in wealth. The fourth, called Puṣpadanta, increases sons, power and strength (sūtavardhana—puṣpadantākhyaṃ sutārtha balavardhanam). The fifth doorway, Vāruṇa, brings increased wealth for men. [...]”.
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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