Vitatha Pada
Zone SPada #19 of 32avoid
Effect on entrance and rooms
Falsehood, misery.
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 Vitatha pada govern?
Vitatha sits in the S zone of the 32-pada perimeter. Its effect on the entrance and adjacent rooms is: Falsehood, misery.
Why should Vitatha pada be avoided for the main door?
Vitatha 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.