Seven worlds or Lokas
Seven Lokas in Hindu cosmology:
- This is the physical world where humans live.
- It's a place of joy and suffering, with birth, death, and rebirth.
- It's where we work through karma and spiritual growth.
2. **Bhuvarloka (Astral Plane)**:
- Just above Earth, it's a bridge to higher realms.
- Inhabited by beings with heightened consciousness.
- Often considered a transition place for souls after death.
3. **Svarloka (Heaven)**:
- A realm of divine bliss and eternal happiness.
- Inhabited by gods, demigods, and celestial beings.
- Rewards virtuous souls for their good deeds, but it's not permanent.
4. **Maharloka**:
- A realm of great sages and enlightened beings.
- Profound wisdom, spiritual knowledge, and contemplation.
- Advanced spiritual growth and realization.
5. **Janaloka**:
- Higher than Maharloka, inhabited by saints and advanced spiritual beings.
- Deep devotion to spiritual practices and service.
- Progress on the spiritual journey continues.
6. **Tapoloka**:
- Realm of intense meditation and austerity.
- Spiritual discipline, self-purification, and penance.
- Seeking to break free from the cycle of birth and death.
7. **Satyaloka (Realm of Truth)**:
- The highest Loka, the abode of Lord Brahma.
- Ultimate truth and enlightenment.
- Beings here have reached the pinnacle of spiritual realization and exist in eternal bliss.
These Lokas are a way of understanding different levels of existence and consciousness in Hindu cosmology. They represent a spiritual journey, with the ultimate goal of transcending these realms and achieving liberation (Moksha) from the cycle of birth and death.
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