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In another architectural measure the height of a structure is compared with its breadth. It admits of five proportions, technically called, Śāntika, Paushṭika, Jayada, Sarva-kāmika or Dhanada, and Adbhuta, the height being respectively equal to breadth, 1¼, 1½, 1¾, and twice of the breadth.⁴