The Hindu Temple v1.c8.s2.32

v1.c8.s2.32

The relation between a definite type of temple, its patron and architect is illustrated by verses 35-43, Ch. LVI, of the 'Samarāṅgaṇasūtradhāra': "Meru, the Lord of Prāsādas, as described in this chapter must be built by a Kṣatriya only and the architect should be a Vaiśya or he may also be a Brāhmaṇa, versed in Vāstu-śāstra. . . A Kṣatriya, however, though versed in Vāstu-śāstra must by no means be the architect." Re. the King as patron of the Meru, see the inscription, Part V, note 78.