How to Use: Manaiyadi

Manaiyadi sastram marks each width and length in whole feet as good, neutral or to avoid. 11 width × length pairs are yoga sizes.

1. What to enter

  1. In the app, open More → Tools → Manaiyadi.
  2. Type the width and the length in whole feet. The wall height is optional.
  3. Read each size’s verdict and meaning, and whether the pair is a yoga size.

2. Reading the result

Widths and lengths use one table; wall heights another. The yoga sizes:

Width × length
6 × 8
8 × 10
10 × 16
16 × 21
21 × 30
30 × 37
37 × 50
39 × 59
42 × 59
50 × 73
60 × 80

3. Worked example

16 × 21: 16 ft is Good, “Wealth accumulates, enemies are destroyed”, 21 ft is Good, “Growth and development, dairy-related prosperity”. A yoga size.

4. Limits

Only whole feet are in the table. Where the printed calendar lists a size, its mark is used; the meanings are the traditional table’s.

Widths and lengths, 6–100 ft

FeetVerdictMeaning
6GoodBrings benefits and good fortune to the house
7AvoidLeads to poverty and financial hardship
8GoodWishes fulfilled, enemies defeated, everything prospers
9AvoidReduced lifespan, constant troubles and irritations
10GoodLivestock wealth increases, agriculture flourishes
11GoodBlessed with children and progeny
12AvoidAccumulated wealth gets destroyed
13AvoidEnmity increases, loss of property and money
14AvoidFinancial losses, mental instability occurs
15AvoidWealth doesn't accumulate, sins increase
16GoodWealth accumulates, enemies are destroyed
17GoodLife like a king, royal comforts
18AvoidEverything gets destroyed, women face health problems
19AvoidLife-threatening dangers, severe health risks
20GoodBusiness and trade prosper, happiness increases
21GoodGrowth and development, dairy-related prosperity
22GoodEnemies will fear you, commanding presence
23AvoidDiseases and mental confusion arise
24AvoidLifespan gets reduced
25AvoidSpouse may face severe health issues or death
26NeutralWealth accumulates but peace is lacking
27GoodFame increases, but crops may fail
28GoodDivine blessings increase, complete life fulfillment
29GoodWealth accumulates, blessed with children
30GoodGoddess Lakshmi's grace showers upon the house
31GoodDivine grace and blessings
32GoodUps and downs occur, but God's grace is assured
33GoodFamily lineage prospers and elevates
34AvoidSituation forces residents to abandon the house
35GoodLakshmi's blessings and grace
36GoodExcessive fame, elevated status in society
37GoodBoth happiness and profits assured
38AvoidEvil forces and negative energies inhabit
39GoodComfort and happiness both present
40AvoidDisgust, fatigue, and exhaustion
41GoodBoth wealth and happiness present
42GoodGoddess Mahalakshmi resides here
43AvoidLack of prosperity and special status
44AvoidEye-related problems and vision issues
45GoodAll forms of fortune and prosperity
46AvoidFamily forced to relocate or migrate
47AvoidPoverty strikes the household
48AvoidFire-related damages and accidents
49AvoidGoddess of poverty (Moodevi) resides here
50GoodBlessed with children and progeny
51AvoidLegal disputes and court cases arise
52GoodGrains and food resources increase
53AvoidWasteful expenditure and financial drain
54GoodProfits and gains multiply
55AvoidConflicts and misunderstandings among relatives
56GoodChildren bring benefits and success
57AvoidChildlessness or difficulties in conceiving
58AvoidHostility and opposition increase
59NeutralNeither very good nor very bad, moderate state
60GoodMaterial wealth and possessions accumulate
61AvoidEnmity and opposition grow
62AvoidPoverty afflicts the household
63AvoidFamily compelled to relocate
64GoodAll forms of prosperity and wealth
65AvoidWomen cause disharmony in married life
66GoodBlessed with children and heirs
67AvoidSome kind of fear persists in the house
68GoodProfits and gains multiply
69AvoidFire causes damage and destruction
70GoodAbility to help others, charitable nature
71GoodSpiritual and material fortune (Yoga)
72GoodGood fortune, luxurious lifestyle
73GoodWill own horses and live prosperously
74GoodExcessive development and advancement
75GoodComfort and happiness in the house
76AvoidNo help available, life filled with fear
77GoodAll necessities fulfilled, wealth multiplies
78AvoidHarm to heirs and descendants
79GoodLivestock and cattle multiply
80GoodLakshmi's grace and blessings shower
81AvoidDangers and threats arise
82AvoidNatural calamities cause damage
83AvoidFear of death and mortality
84GoodIncome multiplies, prosperity and comfort
85GoodLive like a landlord with respect
86AvoidTroubles and sorrows increase
87GoodPrestigious travels and journeys
88GoodProsperity and comfort assured
89GoodAbility to build multiple houses
90GoodSpiritual and material fortune (Yoga)
91GoodCompany of trustworthy and loyal people
92GoodWealth and riches multiply
93NeutralTravel to many cities or foreign countries
94NeutralPeace reduced, possibility of foreign residence
95GoodWealth and money increase
96AvoidEverything gets destroyed
97GoodWater-related business thrives
98GoodForeign travel opportunities arise
99GoodDistinguished status and leadership qualities
100GoodAll forms of benefits and blessings

Wall heights, 6–30 ft

FeetVerdictMeaning
6GoodGood benefits, peace and tranquility
7AvoidPoverty strikes
8GoodAll good things happen
9AvoidConstant financial problems
10GoodProsperity and elevated status
11GoodDiseases won't have major impact
12GoodDiseases won't have major impact
13GoodDiseases won't have major impact
14NeutralSimple, modest lifestyle
15AvoidNo peace of mind
16GoodMoney and wealth multiply
17GoodProsperity and excellence
18AvoidHouse becomes ruined and desolate
19AvoidHouse becomes ruined and desolate
20GoodHappiness remains constant
21GoodSpiritual and material fortune (Yoga)
22GoodHonor and fame increase
23AvoidNo benefits
24AvoidWife may face severe health issues
25NeutralSimple, modest lifestyle
26AvoidNo happiness until children grow up
27GoodMoney and wealth multiply
28GoodMoney and wealth multiply
29GoodProsperity and excellence
30GoodProsperity and excellence

Questions

What is manaiyadi sastram?

A traditional Tamil table of house measurements: each width, length and wall height in feet is good, neutral or to avoid.

What are the yoga sizes?

Width × length pairs held especially good: 6 × 8, 8 × 10, 10 × 16, 16 × 21, 21 × 30, 30 × 37, 37 × 50, 39 × 59, 42 × 59, 50 × 73, 60 × 80.

How else is it spelled?

Manai adi sastram or manaiyadi shastram; மனையடி சாஸ்திரம் in Tamil.