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...likewise, the vast forest-like MandapaA pillared outdoor hall or pavilion used for public rituals. brings happiness. In its southern part, there is supreme joy. With lotus-like features, it brings happiness. These sixteen types of houses are the fruit-giving Mandapas. Thus ends the section on the houses in the Solar Cycle.

Now, in the vastness of the Naurakhala?, the sequence should be performed according to the DvijasTwice-born or priestly class.. 1

Now, the Nanda and Alina types, as well as the Javahara and Prasusta. Six parts bring happiness to women. At the end of the southwest position, the Kamadatta god resides. 2

Now, the Alinda and Pradeva are mentioned; in the middle, the positions of the water-born lotus are the source of wealth. These are the best. The Gajakumbha elephant-head shape with five or six parts in the middle... likewise the Shala house or hall brings a heap of happiness, giving fame to the gods. 3

The Nanda and Ananda types are superior; in the middle of the water, there is a residence for the wise. 4

One by one, the lords of the directions, the Vardhars, are established in their own sequence. 5

Then, three for the people, the second is the blue-colored one. On the left and right, with the quality of discernment, the Dandaka is spoken of from the position of the feet. 6

From the sound of the Hahini in the Mandapa, success is desired. Following that, the sound of the Ganda brings personal fame. 6 The numbering repeats in the original manuscript.

The Sthadyarupa stable-form brings happiness in the Mandapa, like a lion. This house, even with horses and elephants, or on the left side, is small in shape but beautiful. It is known as the Vana forest sequence. 7

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...another joy in the corner, and in the south, a courtyard. For the one possessing jewels, the Dhanuvera bow-bearer is superior. In the place of elephants, the form of horses and people is in the front of the house, following the sequence. 7

For the various classes Varnas, the Sagara ocean house is auspicious. Five types of killings are avoided. This is called the Kolahala uproar, and another is the Ghatta, which brings happiness in the performance of sacrifices. In the Shala, the Gandharva celestial musician style is fragrant and all-knowing, like Kandarpa the god of love. 8

Now, for the hand of man, the vast Sudita is explained. Without the Shala, it is said to be devoid of rhythm, yet in happiness, this is the limit for mortals. 9

This does not create delusion; in death, it is not diminished. The six-footed position is made new in the Venyudaya. Thus ends the sixteen houses beginning with Nandi.

Regarding the vastness, sixteen are mentioned. Six are for the Mome, and one for the Napu. In the middle, the sequence is always followed. The Nanda and Surakha are also in the south. For the sake of quality, the Vardhamana prosperous is beautiful and pleasant. In the morning, the triple-fold small blue house is beautiful. The Shri auspicious/wealthy house is written there, not diminished, very beautiful and small, honored by the King. 2

Thus ends the...