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
- In the app, open More → Tools → Manaiyadi.
- Type the width and the length in whole feet. The wall height is optional.
- 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
| Feet | Verdict | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Good | Brings benefits and good fortune to the house |
| 7 | Avoid | Leads to poverty and financial hardship |
| 8 | Good | Wishes fulfilled, enemies defeated, everything prospers |
| 9 | Avoid | Reduced lifespan, constant troubles and irritations |
| 10 | Good | Livestock wealth increases, agriculture flourishes |
| 11 | Good | Blessed with children and progeny |
| 12 | Avoid | Accumulated wealth gets destroyed |
| 13 | Avoid | Enmity increases, loss of property and money |
| 14 | Avoid | Financial losses, mental instability occurs |
| 15 | Avoid | Wealth doesn't accumulate, sins increase |
| 16 | Good | Wealth accumulates, enemies are destroyed |
| 17 | Good | Life like a king, royal comforts |
| 18 | Avoid | Everything gets destroyed, women face health problems |
| 19 | Avoid | Life-threatening dangers, severe health risks |
| 20 | Good | Business and trade prosper, happiness increases |
| 21 | Good | Growth and development, dairy-related prosperity |
| 22 | Good | Enemies will fear you, commanding presence |
| 23 | Avoid | Diseases and mental confusion arise |
| 24 | Avoid | Lifespan gets reduced |
| 25 | Avoid | Spouse may face severe health issues or death |
| 26 | Neutral | Wealth accumulates but peace is lacking |
| 27 | Good | Fame increases, but crops may fail |
| 28 | Good | Divine blessings increase, complete life fulfillment |
| 29 | Good | Wealth accumulates, blessed with children |
| 30 | Good | Goddess Lakshmi's grace showers upon the house |
| 31 | Good | Divine grace and blessings |
| 32 | Good | Ups and downs occur, but God's grace is assured |
| 33 | Good | Family lineage prospers and elevates |
| 34 | Avoid | Situation forces residents to abandon the house |
| 35 | Good | Lakshmi's blessings and grace |
| 36 | Good | Excessive fame, elevated status in society |
| 37 | Good | Both happiness and profits assured |
| 38 | Avoid | Evil forces and negative energies inhabit |
| 39 | Good | Comfort and happiness both present |
| 40 | Avoid | Disgust, fatigue, and exhaustion |
| 41 | Good | Both wealth and happiness present |
| 42 | Good | Goddess Mahalakshmi resides here |
| 43 | Avoid | Lack of prosperity and special status |
| 44 | Avoid | Eye-related problems and vision issues |
| 45 | Good | All forms of fortune and prosperity |
| 46 | Avoid | Family forced to relocate or migrate |
| 47 | Avoid | Poverty strikes the household |
| 48 | Avoid | Fire-related damages and accidents |
| 49 | Avoid | Goddess of poverty (Moodevi) resides here |
| 50 | Good | Blessed with children and progeny |
| 51 | Avoid | Legal disputes and court cases arise |
| 52 | Good | Grains and food resources increase |
| 53 | Avoid | Wasteful expenditure and financial drain |
| 54 | Good | Profits and gains multiply |
| 55 | Avoid | Conflicts and misunderstandings among relatives |
| 56 | Good | Children bring benefits and success |
| 57 | Avoid | Childlessness or difficulties in conceiving |
| 58 | Avoid | Hostility and opposition increase |
| 59 | Neutral | Neither very good nor very bad, moderate state |
| 60 | Good | Material wealth and possessions accumulate |
| 61 | Avoid | Enmity and opposition grow |
| 62 | Avoid | Poverty afflicts the household |
| 63 | Avoid | Family compelled to relocate |
| 64 | Good | All forms of prosperity and wealth |
| 65 | Avoid | Women cause disharmony in married life |
| 66 | Good | Blessed with children and heirs |
| 67 | Avoid | Some kind of fear persists in the house |
| 68 | Good | Profits and gains multiply |
| 69 | Avoid | Fire causes damage and destruction |
| 70 | Good | Ability to help others, charitable nature |
| 71 | Good | Spiritual and material fortune (Yoga) |
| 72 | Good | Good fortune, luxurious lifestyle |
| 73 | Good | Will own horses and live prosperously |
| 74 | Good | Excessive development and advancement |
| 75 | Good | Comfort and happiness in the house |
| 76 | Avoid | No help available, life filled with fear |
| 77 | Good | All necessities fulfilled, wealth multiplies |
| 78 | Avoid | Harm to heirs and descendants |
| 79 | Good | Livestock and cattle multiply |
| 80 | Good | Lakshmi's grace and blessings shower |
| 81 | Avoid | Dangers and threats arise |
| 82 | Avoid | Natural calamities cause damage |
| 83 | Avoid | Fear of death and mortality |
| 84 | Good | Income multiplies, prosperity and comfort |
| 85 | Good | Live like a landlord with respect |
| 86 | Avoid | Troubles and sorrows increase |
| 87 | Good | Prestigious travels and journeys |
| 88 | Good | Prosperity and comfort assured |
| 89 | Good | Ability to build multiple houses |
| 90 | Good | Spiritual and material fortune (Yoga) |
| 91 | Good | Company of trustworthy and loyal people |
| 92 | Good | Wealth and riches multiply |
| 93 | Neutral | Travel to many cities or foreign countries |
| 94 | Neutral | Peace reduced, possibility of foreign residence |
| 95 | Good | Wealth and money increase |
| 96 | Avoid | Everything gets destroyed |
| 97 | Good | Water-related business thrives |
| 98 | Good | Foreign travel opportunities arise |
| 99 | Good | Distinguished status and leadership qualities |
| 100 | Good | All forms of benefits and blessings |
Wall heights, 6–30 ft
| Feet | Verdict | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Good | Good benefits, peace and tranquility |
| 7 | Avoid | Poverty strikes |
| 8 | Good | All good things happen |
| 9 | Avoid | Constant financial problems |
| 10 | Good | Prosperity and elevated status |
| 11 | Good | Diseases won't have major impact |
| 12 | Good | Diseases won't have major impact |
| 13 | Good | Diseases won't have major impact |
| 14 | Neutral | Simple, modest lifestyle |
| 15 | Avoid | No peace of mind |
| 16 | Good | Money and wealth multiply |
| 17 | Good | Prosperity and excellence |
| 18 | Avoid | House becomes ruined and desolate |
| 19 | Avoid | House becomes ruined and desolate |
| 20 | Good | Happiness remains constant |
| 21 | Good | Spiritual and material fortune (Yoga) |
| 22 | Good | Honor and fame increase |
| 23 | Avoid | No benefits |
| 24 | Avoid | Wife may face severe health issues |
| 25 | Neutral | Simple, modest lifestyle |
| 26 | Avoid | No happiness until children grow up |
| 27 | Good | Money and wealth multiply |
| 28 | Good | Money and wealth multiply |
| 29 | Good | Prosperity and excellence |
| 30 | Good | Prosperity 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.