Significance of Lokaloka
Lokaloka is a multifaceted concept in Vaishnavism, Puranic texts, Vedanta, and Indian history. It is described as a realm inhabited by divine beings or as a cosmic framework that encompasses all existence. In Puranas, it is depicted as a polar mountain surrounding the earth and as a boundary beyond which darkness lies. Vedanta refers to Lokaloka as the highest world, while its geographical aspect places it in the context of Meru's location in historical narratives.
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Hindu concept of 'Lokaloka'
Lokaloka in Hinduism can be interpreted as a cosmic boundary, symbolizing both a literal and metaphorical mountain that delineates the known world from spiritual realms and darkness, representing the universe's totality and divine planes.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Mentioned as a realm where the girls reside, indicating another divine or spiritual plane.[1]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) terms referring to the cosmic framework of existence[2]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) Describes the highest world that serves as a limit to other worlds, which is also burned.[3]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The polar mountain surrounding the globe of the earth, which the Vipaschita ascended.[4]
The concept of Lokaloka in local and regional sources
Lokaloka is described as a mountain range situated to the south, playing a significant role in the geographical context of Meru's location, highlighting its importance in the regional landscape.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Lokaloka is a mountain range that is located to the south, according to the provided text, and is mentioned in the context of Meru's location.[5]