Adhishthanasutra, Adhiṣṭhānasūtra, Adhishthana-sutra: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Adhiṣṭhānasūtra can be transliterated into English as Adhisthanasutra or Adhishthanasutra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstraAdhiṣṭhānasūtra (अधिष्ठानसूत्र) refers to one of the six contour lines, to be marked on the prepared ground before the construction of a building. These lines are collectively known as sūtraṣaṭka. The adhiṣṭhānasūtra is the line that corresponds to the projection of the lowest moulding of the plinth (adhiṣṭhāna).
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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Partial matches: Sutra, Adhishthana.
Full-text: Sutrashatka.
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