Grihakshata Pada
Zone SPada #20 of 32avoid
Effect on entrance and rooms
Loss of wealth.
Other padas in the S zone
Sources
- Vāstu Purusha Mandala — 32-pada perimeter (Mānasāra Ch 7-8, Mayamata Ch 7).
- Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 53 — deity assignments and severity per pada.
FAQ
What does the Grihakshata pada govern?
Grihakshata sits in the S zone of the 32-pada perimeter. Its effect on the entrance and adjacent rooms is: Loss of wealth.
Why should Grihakshata pada be avoided for the main door?
Grihakshata pada is classified as avoid for entrances. The classical sources advise relocating the door to a neighbouring auspicious pada in the same compass quadrant.
Where do these classifications come from?
The 32-pada perimeter and 81-pada interior grid (Vāstu Purusha Mandala) are documented in Mānasāra Ch 7-8 and Mayamata Ch 7. The deity assignments and severities are detailed in Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 53.