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Loka (Sanskrit: लोक, romanized: Loka, lit. 'Planet') is a concept in Hinduism and other Indian religions, that may be translated as a planet, the universe, a plane, or a realm of existence. In some philosophies, it may also be interpreted as a mental state that one can experience. [1]
Loka, in the cosmography of Hinduism, the universe or any particular division of it. The most common division of the universe is the tri-loka, or three worlds (heaven, earth, atmosphere; later, heaven, world, netherworld), each of which is divided into seven regions.
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The Urdhvalokas (Sanskrit: ऊर्ध्वलोक, romanized: Ūrdhvaloka) or upper spheres of the world, are composed of seven lokas or worlds, according to Hindu mythology. The detailed explanation of them is found in the Vishnu Purana.
14 LOKAS OF HINDUISM: AN EXPLORATION OF THE DIVINE REALMS. According to Vedic literature, this universe is known as loka-traya - the three lokas (Bhurloka, Bhuvarloka and Svarloka), or three spheres or worlds. These three domains of experience are termed Triloka, or Svarga, Martya, and Patala.
Many Hindus believe that there are 14 lokas, or worlds that make up a multiverse. They believe that there are inhabitants in each of these planetary systems. In their most simple form, the lokas...
Loka in Hinduism denotes the realm associated with human existence and societal perceptions, particularly reflecting the collective viewpoint on events, such as those concerning Lord Rama, highlighting community consciousness and shared beliefs.
Jun 27, 2018 · In Hindu religion, a term for a world or division of the universe. For general purposes, there are three lokas: heaven, earth, and hell, but different philosophical schools have enumerated seven or even eight lokas.
