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) v7.c47.7088

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.c47.7088

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(4) Vāstu-vidhānajño laghu-hasto jita-śramaḥ Dīrgha-darśī cha śūraś cha sthapatiḥ parikīrtitaḥ ॥ ‘One who is conversant with the architectural design (vidhāna, the act of arranging, disposing, etc.), skilful (*lit.* swift at hand), industrious (or patient labourer), and foresees (everything), and is a champion (in architectural matters), is described as a sthapati.’—(*Matsya-Purāṇa*, *P. Dict.*).

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Matsyapurāṇa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit