Manasara Series (I. A Dictionary of Hindu Architecture; II. Indian Architecture according to Manasara-Shilpashastra; III. Manasara on Architecture and Sculpture: Sanskrit Text; IV. Architecture of Manasara: Translation; V. Architecture of Manasara: Illustrations; VI. Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad; VII. An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture) v1.c6.s24.6
Mānasāra Series (I. A Dictionary of Hindu Architecture; II. Indian Architecture according to Mānasāra-Śilpaśāstra; III. Mānasāra on Architecture and Sculpture: Sanskrit Text; IV. Architecture of Mānasāra: Translation; V. Architecture of Mānasāra: Illustrations; VI. Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad; VII. An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture) v1.c6.s24.6
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" In this (Sama-bhaṅga) type the right and left of the figure are disposed symmetrically, the sūtra or plumb-line passing through the naval, from the crown of the head to a point midway between the heels. In other words, the figure whether seated or standing, is poised firmly on both legs without inclining in any way to right or left. Images of Buddha, Sūrya (sun) and Vishṇu are generally made to follow this scheme of rigid, vertical symmetry. The dispositions or attitudes of the limbs and organs on either side are made exactly similar, except that the mudrā or symbolical posing of the fingers is different. "