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Nripapidita, ṛpīḍiٲ, Nripa-pidita: 1 definition

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Nripapidita means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term ṛpīḍiٲ can be transliterated into English as Nrpapidita or Nripapidita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Vastushastra (architecture)

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: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)

ṛpīḍiٲ (नृपपीडि�) refers to �(being) oppressed by the king� which is specified as the consequence of a doorway (屹󲹱) at Mṛga (one of the peripheral padas of the 9 by 9 deity map), according to the Devyāmata (chapter 105).—Accordingly, [while describing the consequences of a doorway]—“[...] At Bhṛṅgarāja there is malady. At Mṛga one is oppressed by the king (ṛpīḍiٲmṛgākhye ṛpīḍiٲ�). The set of 8 doorways have been described to you, in the house facing south. Next it will be specifically described for the house facing west. In the west, at the Pitṛdeva position, the householder will be oppressed by his sons. [...]

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Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्�, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.

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