Laukiki, Laukikī: 4 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
2. Shaivism
Languages
1. Marathi
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Laukiki means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Laukikī (लौकिकी) refers to the “way of the world”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.4.—Accordingly, as Umā (Durgā/Satī) spoke to the Gods:—“[...] Hear further, O Viṣṇu, O Brahmā, O sages and O gods, the divine sports of the supreme lord Śiva, that protect the universe. [...] He is not tarnished by illusion. Of what avail are illusion, love and other emotions for Him? Rudra, the lord, is anxious to marry me and hence my incarnation on the Earth at the residence of Menā and Himācala, O gods. In order to propitiate Rudra, I shall incarnate as the daughter of Menā, the wife of Himācala, in accordance with the way of the world [i.e., laukikī]. [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s 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.

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Laukikī (लौकिकी) refers to the “mundane” type of Nirvāṇa-Dīkṣā, according to the Jñānaratnāvalī, (p. 266).—Accordingly, “[...] And it is said: The nirvāṇadīkṣā is twofold, [divided into] the mundane (laukikī) [kind] and the śivadharmiṇī. The mundane (laukikī) is known to be for householders, the śivadharmiṇī for ascetics. In the lokadharmiṇī initiation there is no cutting of the topknot. The initiation in which the topknot is cut off is the śivadharmiṇī”.

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Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

laukikī (लौकिकी).—a (laukika) Popular or general; familiar from long establishment or extensive prevalence. 2 Smart or apt in worldly business.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

laukikī (लौकिकी).—a Popular. Smart in wordly business.

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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

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Search found 21 books and stories containing Laukiki, Laukikī; (plurals include: Laukikis, Laukikīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 4.19.105 < [Chapter 19 - A Thousand Names of Srī Yamunā]

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I. The essence of the perfections resides in the mind < [Part 1 - Obtaining easily an immense qualification]

II. Endowing the kṣetra with a special wisdom < [Part 1 - Eliminating the three poisons]

Appendix 1 - The two kinds of right view < [Chapter LII - Elimination of the Triple Poison]

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Verse 2.29 < [Book 2 - Brahmavallī]

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Verse 1.2.200 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]

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Verse 2.366 < [Book 2 - Vākya-kāṇḍa]

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