Mriga Pada
Zone SWPada #24 of 32caution
Effect on entrance and rooms
Fear, ill-health.
Other padas in the SW 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 Mriga pada govern?
Mriga sits in the SW zone of the 32-pada perimeter. Its effect on the entrance and adjacent rooms is: Fear, ill-health.
Why should Mriga pada be avoided for the main door?
Mriga pada is classified as caution 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.