Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In Hindu philos., a division of the universe; a world.
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Examples
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One of the three lessons of that peace formula is sarva-loka-maheshvaram, God is the proprietor of all the planets.
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Thus, only the three generations in Pitru-loka are given Shraddha rites, in which Yama plays a significant role.
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To ensure that the soul does not remain in a subtle body hovering on this earth planet, but will attain a comfortable body for enjoyment on pitr loka, offerings are made to the departed person and the pitrs.
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You are the three worlds Bhuloka [earth], Antariksha-loka [space], and Swargaloka [heaven].
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You are the three worlds Bhuloka [earth], Antariksha-loka [space], and Swargaloka [heaven].
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It also means that you can sit anywhere and tune this celestial tube (the body) with seven channels (chakras) and all 72,000 nadis, to any loka and be able to hear ancestors, angels, the voice of God or the voice of prophets.
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Om apadamapa hataram dataram sarva sampadam loka bhi ramam sri rama bhuyo bhuyo namamyaham.
Om, Om, Om floreta 2009
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While Vishnuji, in the form of varaha boar went down towards patal-loka to see the end of this pillar, Brahmaji sitting on his swan went up.
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Goddess Bhagwati then said to Durgam, “Give me the Vedas and go and rule over the pataal loka in peace.”
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The gods were pleased at this victory of the goddess and on searching the pataal loka, they found the Vedas hidden in a corner.
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