The Hindu Temple v1.c5.s3.t2.18

v1.c5.s3.t2.18

The square is the archetype and pattern of order.⁵⁶ In Indian tradition accordingly, the world follows it in its geological and social structure. Mount Meru rises from a square base. Each of the four castes is assigned to one of the four sides of Mount Meru.⁵⁷ For this reason too, the four castes are made to live in towns or villages in the north, east, south and west respectively. ('Bṛhat-Saṃhitā', LII, 67-68).⁵⁸