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) v2.c13.13

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There is an ambiguity as regards the signification of the title of this standard work. The colophon annexed to each of the seventy chapters contains the expression *Mānasāre Vāstu-śāstre*. This is apparently intended to mean either the *Vāstu-śāstra* by *Mānasāra* or the *Vāstu-śāstra* named *Mānasāra*.³ In other words, *Mānasāra* would seem to be such a name as may be applied to the author as well as to the work.⁴ In a passage in the treatise itself the term *mānasāra* has been used in both these senses.⁵ Therein it is held that 'all this is stated to have been compiled by the ancient *Mānasāras*. This great science was formerly revealed by all the gods beginning with the Creator and the King of gods. Having been compiled therefrom, this treatise *Mānasāra* is made