Lokadharma, Loka-dharma: 11 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
In Buddhism
1. Mahayana
2. General definition
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Kannada
See also

Introduction:

Lokadharma means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

: Brill: 艢aivism and the Tantric Traditions

Lokadharma (啶侧啶曕ぇ啶班啶�) refers to the 鈥渨orldly religion鈥�, according to the Tantr膩loka 15.27-30.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淗e should destroy all the past and future karmas for the liberation-seeker who is indifferent. He should only purify the pr膩rabdha karma. For the S膩dhaka he should purify [the karmas] in the same manner for the purpose of powers. This is the 艣颈惫补诲丑补谤尘颈峁嚹�-诲墨办峁Ｄ�, which removes the worldly religion (濒辞办补诲丑补谤尘补-补辫补丑腻谤颈峁嚹�). The purification of only the bad karma, and not the meritorious, is the 濒辞办补诲丑补谤尘颈峁嚹�-诲墨办峁Ｄ�, which is without the worship of mantras. Upon the death of his current body he enjoys [the supernatural powers], starting with 补峁噄尘腻; and having enjoyed these he goes upwards to where he was joined [during the initiation ritual], at a sakala or 苍颈峁补濒补 濒别惫别濒鈥�.

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Shaiva (啶多啶�, 艣aiva) or Shaivism (艣aivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Lokadharma (啶侧啶曕ぇ啶班啶�) refers to the 鈥渨orldly way鈥�, according to the 艢ivapur膩峁嘺 2.4.1 (鈥淭he dalliance of 艢iva鈥�).鈥擜ccordingly, as Brahm膩 said to N膩rada: 鈥淸...] When 艢iva following the worldly way (lokadharma) began his enjoyment of pleasures, O sinless one, a great length of time passed by as though it was a mere moment in their awareness. Then, O dear, Indra and the gods gathered together on the mountain Meru and began their mutual discussion. [...]鈥�.

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The Purana (啶啶班ぞ啶�, pur膩峁嘺s) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India鈥檚 vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Pancaratra (worship of N膩r膩ya峁嘺)

: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Lokadharma (啶侧啶曕ぇ啶班啶�) (lit. 鈥渕ode of daily life鈥�) is the name of chapter 31 of the 笔补耻峁补谤补蝉补峁僪颈迟腻: a P膩帽car膩tra text of almost 5900 verses divided into forty-three chapters presented as a frame-work dialogue between Pau峁ara and Bhagav膩n dealing with the esoteric meaning of 尘补峁囜笉补濒补-designs, worship routines and temple-building.

Description of the chapter [lokadharma]: After the 辫补惫颈迟谤腻谤辞丑补峁嘺-ceremonies have been taken care of, the small Vi峁ａ箛u image is to be allowed to enjoy repose [艣补测补苍补] for a period of four months. How the Lord is to be attended to by the 膧c膩rya during this period is given (1-23)-along with some injunctions relating to what the ministrants them elves may and may not do during the same period (82 ff.). At the end of two months, after remaining more or less undisturbed in His sleep-like trance [测辞驳补苍颈诲谤腻], the deity is gradually attended on more and more as His thoughts return to the world until, finally, He emerges [耻迟迟丑腻苍补] altogether from His withdrawn state (24-28). Then, Garu岣峚 heralds the Supreme God鈥檚 resumprion of His worldly concerns, and, as His messenger, is supposed to take to the faithful the news of God鈥檚鈥渞eturn鈥�. The people, at this point, prepare festoons for the streets throughout their village and, after a fast, they repair to the 尘补峁囜笉补辫补 (where the 辫补惫颈迟谤腻谤辞丑补峁嘺 ceremonies had been done four months before) and once again after an interval of four months begin to worship the 尘补峁囜笉补濒补蝉 in the routine way with homas, etc. (29-47). After this a pot of sanctified water is carried in procession from the 尘补峁囜笉补辫补 through the streets and back to where the Vi峁ａ箛u image has meanwhile been waiting; thereupon the pot is placed in front of the image, and all the people prostrate themselves before it and the image (48-53). At this point in the text there is a brief digression on the various ways that the fervent devotees may resort to, to circumambulate the shrine of God (辫谤补诲补办峁峁嚹�), by crawling, rolling, etc., each listed with its particular rewards (4-71). The image itself should be worshipped, and Brahmins fed; this method of worship is called Kaumud墨yaka and it brings one into God鈥檚 eternal presence (72-81).

At the end of four months, God is to be roused in a certain way (92-102), and an 补产丑颈峁办补 is prepared and given to Him and all the other gods resident in the 尘补峁囜笉补濒补 (102-119). At this time the Yajam膩na who sponsored the 辫补惫颈迟谤腻谤辞丑补峁嘺 ceremonies four months before is allowed to take his ritual bath (120-123). Also at this point the 膧c膩rya kindles the 补驳苍颈办腻谤测补-fire, makes the various necessary preliminary offerings into it, and finishes this rite before taking his meal (121-169). What the 膧c膩rya will have done the faithful must also do daily-and those who do their regular 补驳苍颈办腻谤测补, etc., are following the prescribed mode of life (170-199).

Proper offerings to God are then discussed (20c-234), as well as the best times for worship (25-257). Fasting [耻辫补惫腻蝉补] is then touched upon as a meritorious act pleasing to God (258-292). The chapter ends with a discussion of the especial importance of worshipping God on the 12th day of each fortnight (293-309).

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Pancaratra (啶ぞ啶炧啶氞ぐ啶距い啷嵿ぐ, p膩帽car膩tra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

Lokadharma (啶侧啶曕ぇ啶班啶�) (Cf. Sa峁僾峁泃idharma, Lokasa峁僾峁泃i) refers to 鈥渃urrent usage鈥�, according to Mah膩praj帽膩p膩ramit膩艣膩stra (chapter 2).鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淸Question.鈥擶hy do the Buddhist 蝉奴迟谤补蝉 begin with the words: 鈥楾hus have I heard鈥�?]鈥擺...] In current usage (lokadharma), we speak of the 膩tman, but not from the absolute (辫补谤补尘腻谤迟丑补), true point of view, for all Dharmas are empty (艣奴苍测补) and devoid of substantial self (补苍腻迟尘补办补). In current usage there is nothing wrong in speaking of 膧tman鈥�.

: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the Gaganaga帽japarip峁沜ch膩

Lokadharma (啶侧啶曕ぇ啶班啶�) refers to 鈥渨orldly things鈥�, according to the Gaganaga帽japarip峁沜ch膩: the eighth chapter of the Mah膩sa峁僴ip膩ta (a collection of Mah膩y膩na Buddhist S奴tras).鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淭hen, the Lord went on to speak these verses: 鈥�(36) Like an illusion (尘腻测腻), body and life are impermanent (anitya). Enjoyment (bhoga) is just like a dream (svapna) and lightning (vidyut). Having generated compassion (办补谤耻峁嚹�) in the whole world, they give a gift, being undefiled (anupalipta) by the worldly things (lokadharma). [...]鈥欌€�.

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Mahayana (啶す啶距く啶距え, mah膩y膩na) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many 蝉奴迟谤补蝉 of which some of the earliest are the various Praj帽膩p膩ramit膩蝉奴迟谤补蝉.

General definition (in Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgraha

Lokadharma (啶侧啶曕ぇ啶班啶�) or A峁ａ弓alokadharma refers to 鈥渆ight worldly conditions鈥� as defined in the Dharma-sa峁僩raha (section 61):

濒腻产丑补 (greed),
a濒腻产丑补 (non-greed),
sukha (happiness),
诲耻岣丑补 (suffering),
测补艣补蝉 (fame),
a测补艣补蝉 (infamy),
苍颈苍诲腻 (blame),
辫谤补艣补峁僺腻 (praise).

The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., lokadharma). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Lokadharma (啶侧啶曕ぇ啶班啶�).鈥�

1) a worldly matter.

2) (with Buddhists) worldly condition.

Derivable forms: 濒辞办补诲丑补谤尘补岣� (啶侧啶曕ぇ啶班啶).

Lokadharma is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms loka and dharma (啶оぐ啷嵿ぎ).

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Dictionary

Lokadharma (啶侧啶曕ぇ啶班啶�).鈥�m. (= Pali lokadhamma), (the eight) conditions of the world, listed 顿丑补谤尘补蝉补峁僩谤补丑补 61 as l膩bho '濒腻产丑补岣� sukha峁� 诲耻岣丑补峁� ya艣o 'ya艣o 苍颈苍诲腻辫谤补艣补峁僺腻 (same 8 in Pali forms, not in same order, [Pali Text Society鈥檚 Pali-English Dictionary]): anupalipto 掳mai岣�, not defiled by鈥�, 惭补丑腻惫测耻迟辫补迟迟颈 873; Lalitavistara 352.10; a峁ａ弓alokadhar- m膩nupalipta Lalitavistara 275.5; 艢颈办峁Ｄ乻补尘耻肠肠补测补 180.2.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Lokadharma (啶侧啶曕ぇ啶班啶�):鈥擺=loka-dharma] [from loka > lok] m. a worldly matter, [Lalita-vistara]

2) [v.s. ...] worldly condition (eight with Buddhists), [顿丑补谤尘补蝉补峁僩谤补丑补 6i.]

[Sanskrit to German]

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Sanskrit, also spelled 啶膏啶膏啶曕啶むぎ啷� (蝉补峁僺办峁泃补尘), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

Kannada-English dictionary

: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

L艒kadharma (嗖侧硧嗖曕钵嗖班硩嗖�):鈥擺noun] = 嗖侧硧嗖曕矖嗖む部 [lokagati].

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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