Essay name: Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (Study)
Author:
Artatrana Sarangi
Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University / Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages
This is a study in English of the Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (written by Lolla Lakshmidhara) representing an encyclopedic manual for emperors. The Samrajyalaksmipithika encompasses about 3870 verses in addressing topics such as public festivals, governance, warfare (military strategy), and rituals associated with the Tantric worship for the deity Samrajya-Lakshmi.
Chapter 3 - General Ritual mentioned in Samrajya-lakshmi-pithika
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well-endowed with virtues like learning, humility and
character. Such a king, before the actual commencement
of the said day, while in the company of priests and
ministers, determines the time and orders a pavilion
to be made for his unction in the sacred precincts of
a Vaisnava temple (47.1-8).
Pavilion :
The pavilion is described to be of a quadrangular
shape and of the size of ten (hasta) cubits on all sides
(10 x 10). It is supported by sixteen pillars and has
four gates with beautiful arches. Its elevated roof
is covered with strings (kata) of bamboo, coconut or
mu帽ia grass as a protection against the sun or rain.
The floor, with the exception of gates, is carpeted
with strings of darbha ( a variety of grass). The
pavilion is decked with flags of five colours, and the
banners of the five lokap膩las, well-decorated arches,
yak-fans (chowries) and pieces of mirrors go forth to
further beautify it (9-13).
Altar, pits etc :
cubits'
Within such a pavilion, an altar of (5 x 5)
size and of a square shape is constructed.
Tb its four directions are dug four sacrificial pits
