Those Buddhist meanings of the comparative directions are; The East (Puratthimadisa) standing for the parents; they who are served by children. The South (Daksin-disa) standing for the teachers; they who are served by students. The West (Pacchim-disa) standing for the wife and children; they who are served by husband and father. The North (Uttra-disa) standing for friends and associates; they who are served by friends. The Nadir (Helthima-disa) standing for the servants, employees, they who are served employers. The Zenith (Uparima-disa) standing for samanas, brahmanas; they who are served by householders.