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.s31.63

v1.c6.s31.63

“Ascertain the length of the house, square it, multiply the sum by 8, and divide the product by 12, the remainder is the (Ādāyam?) or profit. Again, take the square number and multiply it by 9, divide the product by 10, the remainder is the Śelavu or loss (i.e., Vyaya). Again, take the square number and multiply it by 27, and divide the product by 100, the remainder is the age or durability of the house. Again, take the square number, multiply it by 8, and divide the product by 27, the remainder is the star (i.e., Riksha). Again, multiply the square number by 3, and divide the product by 8, the remainder is the Yoni. Multiply the square number by 9, and divide the product by 7, the remainder is the day (i.e., Vāra). Multiply the square number by 9, and divide the product by 4, the remainder is the caste. Multiply the square number by 4, and divide the product by 9, the remainder is the Aṁśam. Multiply the square number by 9, and divide the product by 30, the remainder is the Tithi.”