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According to Hindu mythology, there are 14 lokas or
worlds. These lokas are said to be organized in a
hierarchical structure, with the highest worlds being the
abode of the gods and the lowest being the realm of
demons and other malevolent beings.

The 14 lokas are:

1. Satyaloka - The abode of Brahma and the

highest of all the lokas.

2. Tapoloka - The world of the ascetics and the

home of the seven great sages.

3. Janaloka - The world where the celestial

beings known as the Janas reside.

4. Maharloka - The world where great sages and

saints reside.

5. Svarloka - The world of the gods, including

Indra and other deities.

6. Bhuvarloka - The world of the ancestors and

the realm between heaven and earth.

7. Bhuloka - The world of humans and earthly

beings.

8. Atala - The world of the demon king Bali and

his followers.

9. Vitala - The world of the Nagas or serpent

beings.

10. Sutala - The world of the demon king Prahlada

and his followers.

11. Talatala - The world of the demon king Maya

and his followers.

12. Mahatala - The world of the demon king

Virochana and his followers.

13. Rasatala - The world of the demon king

Hiranyaksha and his followers.

14. Patala - The lowest world, the realm of demons

and the home of the serpent king Vasuki.

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According to Srimad Bhagavad Puran (Srimad
Bhagavatam)

There are billions of worlds but there are 14 + 1 types of

worlds.

7 Higher level material worlds:

1. Satya-loka: Satya-loka is also known as the

Brahma loka and this loka is the topmost loka
in the material universe. This is the abode of
truth where atmans are released from the need
of rebirth.

2. Tapa-loka: This is the abode of tapas or of

other Gods and Goddesses.

3. Jana-loka: This is the house of the sons of

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Hindu Shastra and Veda

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Here's a list of the 14 Lokas and their descriptions:

1. Satyaloka - The highest loka, the abode of Brahma

and the other Devas.
2. Tapoloka - The abode of the Devarishis who have
attained great knowledge and spiritual powers through
penance and austerities.
3. Janaloka - The abode of the Janas, beings who are
born without the need of a physical body and who have
great knowledge. Continue Reading
4. Maharloka - The
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1. Mrityu Loka- where we mortals live (Earth)

2. Devi Loka- where Devis live

3. Pitr Loka- where Pitrs dwell, after death

4. Yama Loka- where Yama and Chitragupt

reside, and it is decided who goes at heaven or
hell (Mercury)

5. Deva Loka- where Devas reside

6. Asura Loka- where Asuras reside, some of

them take over even Deva Loka

7. Satya Loka- where Lord Brahma resides

8. Kailasha Loka- where Lord Shiva dwells

(Kailasha Range of Tibet, China)

9. Vaikuntha Loka- where Lord Vishnu resides

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10. Bhagwata Loka- where All Tridevas reside

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12. Mahatala-lok

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According to Hindu mythology, there are 14 loks or

realms of existence, each with its own distinct
characteristics and inhabitants. These loks are
organized in a hierarchical structure, with the lower loks
being more material and gross, and the higher loks
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being more spiritual and subtle.

The 14
14loks, listed from
1 lowest to highest, are:

Sanatan Hindu Sanskriti

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In Hindu mythology, the universe is divided into several

realms or planes of existence, known as loks. The
concept of loks refers to different planes or realms of
existence, each with its own unique characteristics,
beings, and energies. These loks are believed to be
interconnected and inhabited by various deities,
beings, and entities. The number and nature of these
loks vary across different Hindu texts and traditions.

While the number and nature of the loks vary across

different texts and traditions, some Hindu scriptures
describe a hierarchy of 14 loks
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According to Hindu mythology, there are several loks or

realms that exist in the universe. The number of loks
can vary depending on different sources and
interpretations. However, some of the commonly known
loks are:

1. Bhulok or Bhu-mandala - The Earthly realm

where humans and other creatures reside.

2. Bhuvarlok - The realm of space between the

earth and the sun, where celestial beings and
sages reside.

3. Swargalok or Svargaloka - The heavenly realm

of the gods and celestial beings.

4. Maharloka - The realm of great sages and

enlightened beings.

5. Janaloka - The realm of enlightened beings

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there are 14 lokas according to sanatan history , and
the best is vaikuntha loka because it is paramdham ,
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moksha , during moksha soul goes to vaikuntha ,
vaikuntham is highest dimension / realm / loka

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married Diti and Aditi. The children born to Diti are
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treasures hidden in Patala. Nagas guarded the
treasures. therefore that was Naga-Lok. Adityas did not
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According to the Varaha Purana, Lord Brahma had a

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RelatedWhere is Swarg lok, Paataal, Nark and

Naag lok according to hindu mythology?
Naaglok

As per Mahabharata, Arjuna went to Naaglok and

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Swargalok
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THE SEVEN REALMS AND CHAKRAS IN VEDIC

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-Yoni: Nakula (Mongoose)

-Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha

Tapaloka:

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Janaloka:

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-Yoni: Elephant

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Maharloka:

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-Nakshatra: Anuradha

Svarloka:

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-Yoni: Sheep

-Nakshatra: Kritthika
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