The Vimanika Shastra - Drawing Plates For Reference
Possible technical details of ancient Vimanas based upon the descriptions in the text
NOTE: In the book, these plates follow the English translation. These are the best available images; some of the originals are slightly illegible due to poor printing.
Click to enlarge 1. Rukma Vimana: Profile |
Click to enlarge 2. Rukma Vimana: Plan of Base or Pitha |
Click to enlarge 3. Rukma Vimana: Plan of Top and Steering Floor |
Click to enlarge 4. Rukma Vimana: Vertical Section |
Click to enlarge 5. Sundara Vimana: Vertical Section |
Click to enlarge 6. Sundara Vimana: Plan of Pitha (Base) |
Click to enlarge 7. Sundara Vimana: Floors |
Click to enlarge 8. Sundara Vimana: Vertical Section |
Click to enlarge 9. Tripura Vimana: Cross Section |
Click to enlarge 10. Electric Power Generator: Sectional Elevation |
Click to enlarge 11. Electric Power Generator: Top View and Elevation Plan |
Click to enlarge 12. Tripura Vimana: Perspective and Vertical Section |
Click to enlarge 13. Shakuna Vimana: Vertical Section (Lengthwise) |
Click to enlarge 14. Shakuna Vimana: Vertical Section (Crosswise) Click to enlarge 14 (verso). Shakuna Vimana: Location of Yantras [Caption] |
Click to enlarge 15. Shakuna Vimana: Vertical Section at the Wing Joint |
Click to enlarge 16. Shakuna Vimana: Horizontal Section--Lengthwise |
Suggestions for Further Reading
- Essays On Dharma
- Esoteric Mystic Hinduism
- Introduction to Hinduism
- Hindu Way of Life
- Essays On Karma
- Hindu Rites and Rituals
- The Origin of The Sanskrit Language
- Symbolism in Hinduism
- Essays on The Upanishads
- Concepts of Hinduism
- Essays on Atman
- Hindu Festivals
- Spiritual Practice
- Right Living
- Yoga of Sorrow
- Happiness
- Mental Health
- Concepts of Buddhism
- General Essays
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