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Ch. VII – Dūṣaṇabhūṣaṇāni 173 Bhoja 26. Excess of materials will cause loss of the same and excess of length will cause the destruction of the family, excess of height will be inauspicious and excess of breadth will cause harm to the progeny. 27. If the corner hall is directed towards the South-East corner of the land, that Vāstu is termed Agnida and it will cause fear from fire. 28. If a Śālā is attached to the South-West corner externally, it is termed Nairṛtam, which causes illness and death. If the hall is attached to the North-West corner of the plot, it is termed Vāyavya which causes fear from wind. 29. (If a Śālā) is attached to the North-East corner externally, it is termed Daivika and causes providential disturbance (Devadoṣa). Whether in the right direction or in the wrong direction the ob- struction of Vāstu should be corrected. 30. In an old house or in a new one, the fault of obstruction should be discarded. The inferior one is best suited for the inferior, while the superior one is best for the superior. 31. By no means should the best measurement be applied for the worst one. Construction of the base (plinth) is advisable accord- ing to the type of upper storied construction, and the reverse will cause negative results – this is the essence of the teaching of the Śāstras. 32-33. If the weight of the broad rectangular fillet is put on the Brahmapada, it destroys one’s family. Assembling of materials above the Brahmasthala brings in danger and if a pillar is erected on the Brahmasthāna, it is disastrous for the owner. 34. Materials kept over the beam will not produce any ill effect. The foundation deposit’s location, verandah and the median partition wall are in the principal building. 35. Neither the pillars, nor the base, nor the walls of houses meant for common men should be made of stone. At the time of con- struction, other materials should not be mixed up and if the foundation is weak and the upper structure is strong, this is not recommended.