Royal Crowns (Pattalakshana)
This chapter summarizes the ancient teachings on the characteristics of Royal Diadems (Crowns). It specifies the measurements and crests appropriate for different ranks and outlines omens observed during their creation.
Measurements & Crests
| Rank | Expansion (Middle) | Number of Crests |
|---|---|---|
| King | 8 digits | 5 |
| Queen | 7 digits | 3 |
| Yuvaraja | 6 digits | 3 |
| Commander of Army | 4 digits | 1 |
| Royal Protege | 2 digits | None |
Dimensions Note
Length should be double the expansion. Expansion on the sides is half that of the middle. Crowns made of pure gold increase prosperity.
Omens during Preparation
Gold sheet expands easily during preparation
→ Prosperity, Victory, Happiness to subjects
Dent or hole in the middle
→ Loss of life and kingdom
Breaks in the middle
→ Discard it (Ineffective/Bad)
Breaks in the sides
→ Obstacles
Remedy: If evil symptoms appear, expiatory rites should be prescribed.
A perfect crown tends to the prosperity of the King and the kingdom.