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## Translation:
**Somasen Bhattaraka's Writings:**
Dig a pit in the ground, one hand deep and one hand wide. Fill it with the same soil. If the soil remains higher than the pit after filling, consider the land excellent. If the soil is level with the pit, consider it moderate. If the soil remains lower than the pit, consider it inferior. ||9||
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At dusk, when darkness has enveloped the earth, enclose a small area of land with a mat-like barrier to prevent air from entering. On this land, write the mantra "Om Hum Phd" (this is the weapon mantra). Place an unbaked earthen pot on top of the mantra. On the pot, place an unbaked earthen lamp. Fill the lamp with ghee (clarified butter) to the brim. Place a white wick in the east, a red wick in the south, a yellow wick in the west, and a black wick in the north. Light all the wicks and chant the Anadi Siddha mantra over them. If the wicks burn brightly until the ghee is consumed, consider the land auspicious. If they extinguish, consider the land inauspicious. ||10|| ||11|| ||12||
"Om Hum Phd" is the weapon mantra. "Om Namo Arhatananamiti" etc. is the Anadi mantra.
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**Patal Vastu Puja:**
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After examining the land in this way, worship the Vastu on an auspicious day. Purify the land by sprinkling it with water. Dig a pit in the land. Worship the Patal Vastu in the pit. After filling the pit, a knowledgeable architect should lay the foundation of the building, having carefully examined the directions. ||13|| ||14||
In this way, examine the land, perform its puja on an auspicious day, and purify it by sprinkling water. Dig a pit in it. Worship the Patal Vastu in the pit. After filling the pit, a knowledgeable architect should lay the foundation of the building, having carefully examined the directions. ||13|| ||14||
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