Encyclopedia - Shastra: Encyclopedia - Shastra
Shastra is a Sanskrit word used to denote education/knowledge in a general sense. The word is generally used as a suffix in the context o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shastras: Indian Hindu Dictionary On Shastras
shastras: all the scriptures of the Hindu religion.   (See also: shastras , Hinduism, Yoga, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Shastra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Shastra
shastra: (Sanskrit) "Sacred text; teaching." 1)    Any religious or philosophical treatise, or body of writi...   » Read the article

Article - Vaastu Shastra: What Is Vaastu Shastra?
Vaastu Shastra is the Indian science of space and architecture and how we may create spaces and environment that supports physical & spir...   » Read the article

Article - Vaastu Shastra:
Benefits of Vaastu Shastra The Vaastu Shastras have offered many benefits to the user of a built space. These benefits are deeply connec...   » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: What Is Vastu Shastra?
Vastu Shastra is the Indian science of space and architecture and how we may create spaces and environment that supports physical & spiri...   » Read the article

Article - Vaastu Shastra: Vaastu Shastra For Your Bedroom
Important Points While Planning the Bedroom in accordance with Vaastu Shastra: �   » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: Role Of Destiny
Vastu Shastra: Role of Destiny All the defects, blasphemy and curses by sages on the house site should be expiated by performing suitab...   » Read the article

Article - Vaastu Shastra: The Vaastu Shastras In The Modern Context
 The popular abbreviation 'Vaastu� has somehow come to stay in the social system, particularly in connection with business organisat...   » Read the article

Article - Vaastu Shastra: Reinterpreting Vaastu
 In India we must be grateful that the core beliefs, theoretical rigour and application of the Vaastu Shastras are still available, ...   » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: Defective Main Doorways
Vastu Shastra One of the most important rules to be followed is not to have a marshy land across the maindoorway of the house. Honing su...   » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: Importance Of Entrance And Doorways In Vastu
Vastu Shastra: Importance of entrance and doorways in Vastu The threshold or the main doorway of a house is the dwelling place of the d...   » Read the article

Article - Vaastu: A Brief Introduction To Vaastu
 The science of house building is very ancient in India. The knowledge has come down from creator Brahma through an unbroken success...   » Read the article

Article - Vaastu Shastra: A Vaastu Welcome For The New Year
 The beginning of the New Year is the right time to carry out some   Vaastu  measures to bring love, peace and prospe...   » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: Vasthu In The Vedas
Vasthu in The Vedas Each Veda has a subsidiary: ayurveda (knowledge of life) for rgveda, dhanurveda (knowledge of tools and weapon) for...   » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: What Is Vasthu?
 What is Vasthu? Human body is under the influence of the nine Planets. In fact it is governed and controlled by all these nine pl...   » Read the article

Article - Vaastu Shastra: Energy And The Earth
 The Vaastu Purusha who is the indwelling energy of the Earth itself, is first propitiated before any building activities are begun....   » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: Criteria For A Defective House
The following defects are to be avoided to have a blemishless house.      » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: House Facing A Street Or Lane
 It is our tradition from time immemorial to erect a statue of Lord Vinayaka (Elephant God) or the figure of an elephant, as a remed...   » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: Vasthu Shastram - The Ancient Science
  The Vasthu Shastram is an ancient science which helps one to get the natural benefits freely offered by the five basic foundation ...   » Read the article

Article - Vaastu Shastra: Spontaneous Art In Its Multiple Dimensions
 To me design, beauty and art can be defined thus: The truly beautiful design or art form is that which is capable of emptying itsel...   » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: Size, Shape, Orientation And Location In Vastu
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Article - Vastu Shastra: Vasthu - Ways Of Worship
Vasthu - ways of worship The laying of the foundation stone, inauguration of the coustmetion of a house and occupation of a newly built...   » Read the article

Article - Vastu: Five Elements Of Vastu
 The whole universe is made up of five basic elements, the earth, water, fire, air and space. Our body is also made up of these five...   » Read the article

Article - Vaastu: Postive And Negative Energy Centres In Vaastu
 Vaastu instructions about Positive Energy Centres, Negative Energy Centres, Prayer Room, Planning of Prayer Room, The Havan and The...   » Read the article

Article - Vaastu: Vaastu For Your Dining Room
 Vaastu instructions for the Location Of Dining Room In The House and Interior Planning Of The Dining Room.      » Read the article

Article - Vastu: Vastubali - The Sacrificial Offering To Vastu
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Article - Vastu Shastra: Vastu Rituals And Ceremonies - Chanku Stapanam
Vastu Shastra: Chanku Stapanam  It is very important to perform the ceremonies of installation of a conch-shell (Chanku Stapanam) a...   » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra:
Effects of Evil Eye The power of an "Evil Eye" is so bad that it could inflict injury or bad luck by the look/glance of certa...   » Read the article

Article - Vastu And Feng Shui: The Difference Between Vastu And Feng Shui
Vaastu vs. Feng Shui: An indian explanation of the difference between Vaastu Shastra and Feng Shui.    » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: Vasthu Ceremony - For Laying Foundation
Vasthu Ceremony - for laying foundation The ceremony of the laying of the foundation for a building should be performed only during the...   » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: Site Testing In Vastu
Site Testing In order to identity an ideal building site, a square pit of one square built (1 cubit x 1 cubit) should be dug out at the ...   » Read the article

Article - Feng Shui: How To Balance Your Energies
There has been a tremendous upsurge in the acceptance and consequently, the practice of ancient sciences such as Vaastu Shastra, Feng ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra
Vaastu Shastra (Vaastu- physical environment and Shastra- knowledge/ text/ principles. The 't' in both the words is pronounced softly. Al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abhidhamma: Encyclopedia - Abhidhamma
Abhidharma (Sanskrit; Pāli Abhidhamma) is a category of Buddhist scriptures that attempts to use Buddhist teachings to create a systemat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Varuna: Encyclopedia - Varuna
Shruti Vedas Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda Brahmanas Aranyakas Upanishads Smriti Itihāsas Mahābhārata Bhagavad G�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bharata Muni: Encyclopedia - Bharata Muni
Bharata Muni was an ancient Indian writer whose life has been dated variously from the 5th century BCE to the 2nd century. His best known...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rasayana: Encyclopedia - Rasayana
Rasayana, a Sanskrit word (with literal meaning: Ocean of Wisdom}, is used to describe chemistry, and chemistry is generally called Rasay...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shastra: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Shastra
shastra Revealed scripture, or an authorized textbook in any subject.   (See also: shastra , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dicti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shastra: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Shastra
Shastra: A commentary on a sutra.    (See also: Shastra , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Shastra: Tantra Tantric Dictionary On Shastra
Shastra: Shastra. Compendium or collection of knowledge.   (See also: Shastra , Tantra, Tantra Dictionary, Body Mind and So...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaastu Shastra - Components Of Vaastu Shastra
All places of dwelling are termed Vastu however the actual physical manifestation of the dwelling is called Vaastu. There are four catego...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaastu Shastra - Conclusion
Vaastu Shastra evolved as a compilation of planning principles for a healthy living based on the knowledge base of the time (similar to W...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shrauta Shastra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Shrauta Shastra
Shrauta Shastra: (Sanskrit) "Texts on the revelation." 1)    Refers to scriptures or teachings that are in a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ekasloka Shastra: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Ekasloka Shastra
Ekasloka Shastra (Sanskrit). A work on the Shastras (Scriptures) by Nagarjuna; a mystic work translated into Chinese.   (See al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shulba Shastra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Shulba Shastra
Shulba Shastra (Shulba Shastras): (Sanskrit) Practical manuals giving the measurements and procedures for constructing the sites of Ve...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharma Shastra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dharma Shastra
Dharma Shastra: (Sanskrit) "Religious law book."   A term referring to all or any of numerous codes of Hindu civil and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meykandar Shastras: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Meykandar Shastras
Meykandar Shastras: Fourteen Tamil works on Saiva Siddhanta written during the 13th and 14th centuries by seven authors - Meykandar, A...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Niti Shastras: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Niti Shastras
Niti Shastras a collection of social instructions by Chanakya Pandita.   (See also: Niti Shastras , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakt...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra Shastra: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Mantra Shastra
Mantra Shastra (Sanskrit). Brahmanical writings on the occult science of incantations.   (See also: Mantra Shastra , Theosophy...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharma-shastras: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Dharma-shastras
dharma-shastras The scriptures, supplementary to the Vedas, that teach the proper behavior for civilized human society. Some dharma-sh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhakti-shastras: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Bhakti-shastras
bhakti-shastras The scriptures, headed by Srimad-Bhagavatam, that teach one to render pure devotional service to the Supreme Lord. &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharma Shastras: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Dharma Shastras
Dharma shastras: Scriptures which set forth the rules for society and individuals, including spiritual observances. Manu Smriti is the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaastu Shastra - Aspects Of Environment And Energy
Vaastu Shastra describes various criteria which determine the choice of a site. The most exalted shape for a site is square, however rect...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Vastu Shastra
Vastu Shastra Vastu Shastra is an ancient science energy flow throughout the house/office/factory that allows inflow of fresh air and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Baudhayana Dharma Shastra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Baudhayana Dharma Shastra
Baudhayana Dharma Shastra: (Sanskrit) A book of laws associated with the Krishna Yajur Veda and governing studentship, marriage, house...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Natya Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Natya Shastra - Text And Title
The Natya Shastra was written by the sage Bharata or Bharatamuni who was directly inspired by the god Brahma, according to legend. It is ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shastra, S’astra: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Shastra, S’astra
Shastra or S’astra (Sanskrit). A treatise or book; any work of divine or accepted authority, including law books. A Shastri mean...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chikitsa Vidya Shastra: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Chikitsa Vidya Shastra
Chikitsa Vidya Shastra (Sanskrit). A treatise on occult medicine, which contains a number of " magic " prescriptions. It is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaastu Shastra - Mandala In Site Planning And Architecture
The mandala being a metaphysical plan is put to use in site planning and architecture through a process called the Pada Vinyasa. Pada Vin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Manu Dharma Shastra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Manu Dharma Shastra
Manu Dharma Shastra: (Sanskrit) "Sage Manu's law book."   An encyclopedic treatise of 2,685 verses on Hindu law assemb...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Manava Dharma Shastra: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Manava Dharma Shastra
Manava Dharma Shastra - is the ancient code of law of, or by Manu.   (See also: Manava Dharma Shastra , Theosophy, Spiritualit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaastu Shastra - Vaastu Purusha Mandala
The Vaastu Purusha Mandala is an indispensable part of Vaastu Shastra and constitutes the mathematical and diagrammatic basis for generat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaastu Shastra - Mandalas- Types And Properties
The form of the Vaastu Purusha Mandala is basically a square but there are various types of mandalas depending on the way in which the ba...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra Tantra Shastras: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Mantra Tantra Shastras
Mantra Tantra Shastras (Sanskrit). Works on incantations, but specially on magic.   (See also: Mantra Tantra Shastras , Theoso...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tchikitsa Vidya Shastra: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Tchikitsa Vidya Shastra
Tchikitsa Vidya Shastra.   See CHIKITSA-VIDYA-SASTRA   (See also: Tchikitsa Vidya Shastra , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictiona...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Brahmasthan
Brahmasthan (Central Zone of the Building) ·  Should be free from any obstruction in the form of a wall, pillar and beam. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Staircase
The Staircase ·  Should be in the western or northern side of the building. ·  Turnings should be in the clock...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Shape Of The Site
Shape Of The Site Symmetrical shapes like square or rectangular, circular & hexagonal promote overall growth, increases mental cap...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Slope Of The Land Surface
Slope Of The Land Surface The surface should be elevated towards the southern and western sides and should be lower in northern and ea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Impact Of Gates At Various Locations
Impact of Gates At Various Locations Eastern Side: The third and fourth gate promote prosperity.   Southern Side: The twelfth ga...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Inner Planning Of A House
Inner Planning of a House ·  The oven should ideally be in the south-east zone. ·  Toilets should not be in th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Inner Planning Of An Office
Inner Planning of an Office ·  The shape of the cabin should be a regular square or a perfect rectangle. ·  Th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yoga Shastra, Yoga-sastra: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Yoga Shastra, Yoga-sastra
Yoga Shastra, Yoga-Sastra {SD 2:88}   (See also: Yoga Shastra, Yoga-Sastra , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body mind and So...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Internal Planning Of Any Industrial Building
Internal Planning of any Industrial Building ·  Heavy plant and machinery should be installed in the south-western, southe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abhidhamma: Encyclopedia Ii - Abhidhamma - Theravada Abhidharma
The Abhidhamma Pitaka is the third pitaka, or basket, of the Tipitaka (Pali; Sanskrit: Tripitaka), the canon of the Theravada school of B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abhidhamma: Encyclopedia Ii - Abhidhamma - Sarvastivada Abhidharma
The Sarvastivada Abhidharma also consists of seven texts. However, comparison of the content of the Sarvastivada texts with that of the T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abhidhamma: Encyclopedia Ii - Abhidhamma - Origins
Scholars generally believe that the Abhidharma emerged after the time of the Buddha, as the growth of monastic centers and support for th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yajnavalkya Smriti: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Yajnavalkya Smriti
Yajnavalkya Smriti: (Sanskrit) A Hindu code of law, one of the Dharma Shastras, regarded second in authority only to the earlier Manu ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Upaveda: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Upaveda
Upaveda: (Sanskrit) "Secondary Vedas."   A class of texts on sacred sciences, composed by rishis over the course of ti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Upaveda: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Upaveda
Upaveda: (Sanskrit) "Secondary Vedas."   A class of texts on sacred sciences, composed by rishis over the course of ti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Treatise On The Treasure Vehicle Of Buddhahood: Buddhism Enlightenment Dictionary On Treatise On The Treasure Vehicle Of Buddhahood
Treatise on the Treasure Vehicle of Buddhahood, The (Skt.: Ratnagotravibhaga-mahayanottaratantra-shastra; Chin.: Chiu-ching-i-ch'eng-p...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sthapatyaveda: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Sthapatyaveda
Sthapatyaveda: (Sanskrit) "Science of architecture."   A class of writings on architecture, sometimes classed as one o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Temple Architecture: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Temple Architecture - Design And History
The Magadha empire rose with the Shishunaga dynasty in around 650 BC. The Ashtadhyayi of Panini, the great grammarian of the 5th century ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shastri: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Shastri
shastri: (Sanskrit) One who is knowledgeable in shastra, or scriptures. (See also: Shastri , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Kalpa Vedanga: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Kalpa Vedanga
Kalpa Vedanga: (Sanskrit) "Procedural or ceremonial Veda-limb."   Also known as the Kalpa Sutras- a body of three grou...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pranidhana: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Pranidhana
Pranidhana (Sanskrit). The fifth observance of the Yogis; ceaseless devotion. (See Yoga Shastras, ii. 32.)   (See also: Pranid...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lang-shu: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Lang-shu
Lang-Shu (Chin.). The title of the translation of Nagarjuna’s work, the Ekasloka-Shastra.   (See also: Lang-Shu , Theoso...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Grihya Sutras: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Grihya Sutras
Grihya Sutras: (Sanskrit) "Household maxims or codes." An important division of classical smriti literature, designating rul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drama: Encyclopedia Ii - Drama - Greek Drama
The three types of drama composed in the city of Athens were tragedy, comedy, and satyrs. The origins of Athenian tragedy and comedy are ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drama: Encyclopedia Ii - Drama - Japanese Drama
Japanese Noh drama is a serious dramatic form that combines drama, music, and dance into a complete aesthetic performance experience. It ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vedanga: Sai Baba Dictionary On Vedanga
Vedanga: Vedanga: Veda-limb. Six branches of post-Vedic studies revered as auxiliary to the Vedas. Four Vedangas govern correct cha...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Adultery: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Adultery
adultery: Sexual intercourse between a married man and a woman not his wife, or between a married woman and a man not her husband. Adu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kama Sutra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Kama Sutra
Kama Sutra(s): (Sanskrit) "Aphorisms on pleasure."   A fifth-century text by Vatsyayana on erotics. The Kama Shutra an...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Adultery: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Adultery
adultery: Sexual intercourse between a married man and a woman not his wife, or between a married woman and a man not her husband. Adult...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Scripture: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Scripture
scripture (scriptural): "A writing."   A sacred text or holy book having authority for a given sect or religion. See: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sthapati: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Sthapati
sthapati: (Sanskrit) From stha, "building" or "place," and pati, "lord or father."   A master of A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drama: Encyclopedia Ii - Drama - Drama As A Tool For Education
There are many forms of Educational drama these all share one common goal, to create awareness or an understanding of an idea, or issue.T...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhratru Karaka: Parapsychology Dictionary On Bhratru Karaka
Bhratru karaka: The significator of the brother. One of the planetary significators defined in the Parashara Hora Shastra.   (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drama: Encyclopedia Ii - Drama - Uses Of Drama Today
The most usual form of drama is as entertainment, see the article on Theatre for more information on this. However drama can also be used...   » Read the article