Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v1.c9.s2.2

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This is one aspect of the new investigation. The other aspect, which is equally essential, is the unfolding of the culture of which it is a representative, and I have never lost sight of the fundamental angle in my studies. We know that some of the basic conceptions of architecture are religious in character and the religious origin of Indian Architecture is well-known. This religious background of Indian architecture represents the broad cultural view of Hindu life. This point can be expanded very much, but our aim is only to hint at it as one of the important points of view in our study of these technical sciences.