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Narada Purana (Jyotisha Selections) · by Vyasa
Chapter 9 · Vastu, Griha Pravesha
वास्तु गृहप्रवेशश्च
एवं लक्षणसंयुक्तं सम्यक् क्षेत्रं समीक्ष्यते ।दिक्साधनाय तन्मध्ये समं मंडलमालिखेत् ॥ ५४५ ॥
In the full Narada Purana (Purva Bhaga) this is chapter 56, verse 545.
In this way the plot is checked well for these marks. To find the directions, draw an even circle in its middle.
Simple meaning: A plot with these signs is good. To find directions, draw a circle in the middle.
द्वादशांगुलकं शंकुं स्थाप्येक्षेत्तत्र दिक्क्रमम् ।
Set a 12-finger stick in the circle to find directions. Make the plot square.
रेखामार्गे च कर्त्तव्यं प्राकारं सुमनोहरम् ।
Build a fine wall along the marked line. Each of the four sides gets door places.
अष्टावष्टौ प्रतिदिशं द्वाराणि स्युर्यथाक्रमम् ।
Each side has eight doors. The results of each door follow.