Terminologies
Land related terminologies
Sr. No.
Term in Devanagari
Term in Roman
Meaning
Description
1
कषाय
Kashaaya
Astringent
A land with astringent taste is suitable for Kshatriyas i.e., people in defence and governance & positions of authority
2
सुषिर
Sushir
Hole, pore, cavity
Too many Pores and cracks make a soil weak in bearing and can have presence of pests like rats, reptiles, termites, etc. Land with such soil is avoided for a new settlement.
3
ऊषर
Ushar
Saline soil
Saline soil is not recommended for new settlements. It could be infertile & have saline groundwater, both of which don't sustain life.
4
कुञ्ज
Kunj
Bower
Bowers make a land beautiful & hence, are recommended as they impact the quality of life positively.
5
स्निग्ध
Snigdha
Sticky
Sticky soil having water content are good for settlements as they are fertile, indicate ground water - qualities essential for sustenance of life in a new settlement.
6
गुल्म
Gulma
Shrub
Looking for presence of Shrubs, trees, etc. is recommended while looking for a site for township.
7
निर्झर
Nirjhar
Waterfall
Sounds of waterfall are not recommended for a new site for township. It could be because presence of waterfall means an uneven land, dangers due to flooding & landslides, presence of wild animals for water, etc.
8
उपल
Upala
Stone
If too many stones are present on a site, it is not to be chosen. Such lands heat up quickly & retain the heat. They are difficult for farming as well.
9
तुष
Tusha
Chaff
Land with chaff is not recommended for a new township. Presence of chaff indicates a land prone to ground fires & weak in stability.
10
रक्त
Rakta
Red
Land with red soil is recommended for Kshatriyas.
Lands recommended for three different types of forts
Giri Durg
Giri Durg, meaning hill fort should be on a hill have straight edges which look as if they have been chiselled. It should be difficult to climb, and have a flat plateau-like top with a water source
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Jal Durg
Jal Durg, meaning water fort should be surrounded with dep waters and have source of drinking water.
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Moola Durg
Moola durg or a land/ forest fort should be in a forest surrounded by thorny trees without any gap, with a concealed entrance and having a source of water.
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