Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c74.13
Vāstu-śāstra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c74.13
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Furthermore, the different and manifold Rūpa-Samyogas (Bh. V. S. Vol. IV—'Pratimā-Vijñāna' chap. 6, pp. 227-238) like seats, conveyances and emblems of weapons, musical instruments, birds and beasts, etc., so exuberantly depicted in Brahmanical Image, are nothing but Mudras, the symbols. It is through this symbolism of Rūpa-samyoga, the images unfold not only the very life and doings of the deities but also their role in imparting spiritual message, wishing peace and prosperty of the people and giving them protection from fear and want. I have accordingly discussed all the items of Rūpa-samyoga in two separate chapters, 5 and 6.