The Hindu Temple v1.c6.s3.15

v1.c6.s3.15

The ritual restoration of peace to the Vāstupuruṣa is to be performed recurrently, from the beginnings of any architectural work. The firmness which is so essential a requisite of the building ground, is now produced on the subtle level of the Vāstupuruṣa. It is the stability of Existence being at peace with itself. The rite of Vāstuśānti and the ensuing building activity itself are acts of liberation. They are performed by the priest (sthāpaka), the architect (sthapati, kartṛ) and the builder (kāraka) in collaboration.