वास्तु मण्डन (मण्डन सूत्रधार - गृह, राजप्रासाद, दुर्ग एवं नगर-वास्तु सटीक)

Ch. II – Āyādhikāraḥ 63 lords of all directions reside facing one another. If properly placed they bring prosperity, and if placed otherwise they destroy everything. 8. Dhvaja, Siṁha, Vṛṣa, Hastī will reside in their own position towards the left and right. The cornered one will be kept in their own place, but if placed otherwise, they are to be brought to their own position. 9. If the stars are in Dhvaja (East) Siṁha (South) and Vṛṣa, it is auspi- cious for temples. Gaja (North) is auspicious for the house of Vipra and all other Varṇas. 10. For the lower caste people the houses should be in Dhūma (S.E.) Śvā (S.W), Rāsabha (N.W) and Vāyasa (N.E) direction. Gaja can be put in the place of Vṛṣa and Siṁha and Vṛṣa in the place of Hastī. 11. Dhvaja can be placed everywhere but Vṛṣa should not be shifted from its own position. If the chart is drawn for 9x9 squares, the central plot will be reserved for one's tutelary deity (Kuladevatā) He should be consecrated therein for good and bad omens. Now, the results of the Dhvaja and others are described serially. They indicate gain of wealth, affliction (Santāpa), enjoyment, as well as quarrel, grains, fault of women, friendship and death. 12-13. Dhvaja, can face all directions as well as westwards, Vṛṣa stands in the eastern direction. 14-15. It is auspicious if Siṁha faces towards the North and Hastī faces the South. If the directions are violated then there will be explo- sions, burns, separation as well as falls. They do not have any consecration of Mantras and Āyadeva is lost therein. 16. Dhvaja can be placed in sacrifice for God's, houses, umbrellas, flags, altars, gates, divine clothing, ornaments and water reser- voirs. 17. Dhūma is suitable for the sacrificial pit, fireplace, sacrificial hall, kitchen, and especially for the houses of people who work with fire.