A recurring theme in the Samarangana Sutradhara is the relationship between the microcosm (the human body) and the macrocosm (the universe/building). Bhoja devotes significant space to Pratima Lakshana —the characteristics of icons.
: King Bhojadeva of the Paramara dynasty, a renowned patron of arts and sciences. samarangana sutradhara
The Samarangana Sutradhara (Sanskrit: समराङ्गण सूत्रधार; meaning "The Architect's Manual for Battle/Contest" or "The Stage-Manager of the Battlefield") is a seminal 11th-century Sanskrit encyclopedic treatise on architecture (Vastu Shastra), town planning, art, and mechanical engineering. It is attributed to King Bhoja Paramara of Malwa (reigned c. 1010–1055 CE), a celebrated polymath ruler of the Paramara dynasty, whose capital was Dhara (modern Dhar, Madhya Pradesh). A recurring theme in the Samarangana Sutradhara is