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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) v7.c47.7075
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The Vardhaki, too, should have the general knowledge of the Vedas and practical sciences. But the object of his special study is painting. He must also be able to design (vichārajña) architectural and sculptural objects from his own ideas. Like the Sūtragrāhin, the Vardhaki too should have an idea of accurate measurement.