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Loka (Sanskrit: लोक) 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 ]
Bhuloka or Earth where humans live. The sphere of the Earth or Bhuloka (‘Bhu’ means ‘Earth’ and ‘loka’ means the surface of the Earth), comprehending its oceans, mountains, and rivers, extends as far as it is illuminated by the rays of the Sun and Moon; and to the same extent, both in diameter and circumference, the sphere of the sky (Bhuvaloka) spreads above it (as far upwards as ...
Hindu cosmology is the description of the universe and its states of matter, cycles within time, physical structure, and effects on living entities according to Hindu texts. Hindu cosmology is also intertwined with the idea of a creator who allows the world to exist and take shape.
Patala is composed of seven realms/dimensions or lokas, [6] [7] the seventh and lowest of them is also called Patala or Naga-loka, the region of the Nagas. The Danavas (children of Danu ), Daityas (children of Diti ), Rakshas and the snake-people Nagas (serpent-human formed sons of Kadru ), live in the realms of Patala.
In Hindu mythology, the devas' dominion over Svarga is often the primary point of contention in their eternal war with their rivals, the asuras. A common theme in these legends is an asura king, such as Hiranyakashipu, usurping the realm for himself. The preserver deity, Vishnu, often intervenes to restore the status quo.
Kingdoms in Hindu mythology (3 C) M. Places in the Mahabharata (2 C, 14 P) Mount Meru (mythology) (2 P) R. ... Urdhva lokas; Uttarakuru; Uttarapatha; V.
Kāma-loka (world of desire), is a plane of existence typified by base desires, populated by hell beings, preta (hungry ghosts), animals, humans, lower demi-gods and gods of the desire realm heavens. Rūpa -loka (world of form), a realm predominantly free of baser desires, populated by higher level devas.
In Hinduism, Kurma is the second Avatar of Vishnu, in the form of a turtle. [4] [5] The World Turtle in Hindu belief is known as Akupāra, or sometimes Chukwa, a chiranjeevi. [6] Bedawang or Bedawang Nala is a giant turtle in Balinese mythology who brought the whole world on his back.