Ahimsaloka, Ahiṃsāloka, Ahimsa-loka: 1 definition

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Ahimsaloka means something in 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.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Ahiṃsāloka (अहिंसालोक) refers to the last of the fifty-six worlds beyond Kailāsa, as defined in the Śivapurāṇa 1.17. Accordingly, “[...] in the pure world of Kailāsa, Rudra, the annihilator of the living beings, is stationed. Beyond that are the fifty-six worlds ending with Ahiṃsā region (ahiṃsāloka). The action-lord (Kāryeśvara) who has screened everything is stationed in the city of Jñānakailāsa in the Ahiṃsā region”.

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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.

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