Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c72.13

v2.c72.13

In the Sūtra period, however, the problem was how to reconcile both these ancient institutions of sacrifice and meditation as arose and developed in the Brāhmaṇas and Upaniṣads. An orientation, therefore was felt necessary, to co-ordinate both the elements and the result was the rise of the Purāṇas, Āgamas, Tantras and the later systems of Indian philosophy and religion.