Principle / Ruledraft· Bṛhat Saṁhitā

Storeys by rank (Vishvakarman, via Utpala)

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Prāṇa relevance

Prāṇa relation not yet traced — a complete, acceptable terminal state.

Sources

  • txt-utpala-vivrtion 53.36–41 excursus (via Bhat)Classical✓ verifiedstoreys-by-rank ladder and ancillary limits

Other attributes

Rule Class
prescription
Statement
Mighty emperors may build 7½ storeys; Brahmanas 6½; Kshatriyas 5½; Vaishyas 4½; Shudras 3½ — Vishvakarman as quoted by Utpala. Heights of buildings use the medium cubit per the same authority; foundations of the best houses are 2½ hasta high; storey-height restriction applies only to houses of two, three, and four halls.
Tag
CLASSICAL
Source Layer Note
Commentary-only rule; NOT Varahamihira's own statement.
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