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Avashyakarana, śⲹṇa, Avashya-karana: 1 definition

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Avashyakarana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term śⲹṇa can be transliterated into English as Avasyakarana or Avashyakarana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Vastushastra (architecture)

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: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)

śⲹṇa (अवश्यकार�) refers to a “lavatory building�, according to the Devyāmata (chapter 105).—Accordingly, [while describing the layout of the residence (ṛh) for the ś]—“[...] To the north is general storage. Not too far away, nor adjoining, is a secluded, sheltered lavatory building (śⲹṇaśⲹṇa� ṛhm), aside from the residence. To the east should be made a copse, and trees with flowers and fruit. [...]�.

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Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्�, 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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