A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Astatala
This page describes Astatala which is located on page 185 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Astatala” according to 1 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Manasara (English translation) [by Prasanna Kumar Acharya]
The eight-storeyed buildings (ashtatala or ashtabhumi). 1. The setting up and the general features of the eight-storeyed buildings [viz., ashtatala or ashtabhumi] will be described now. 2-3. The attic (kutya,) and other members should be measured as before in proportion to the measurement of the height; and the attic pavilion (kutashala), etc., should be measured in proportional parts as before. 4-6....
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[A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: index]
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[Preface]