In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms

Laukikakarma (लौकिककर्म):—It refers to Wordly action. All activities like sitting, standing, sleeping, running , throwing etc comes under this.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Laukikakarman (लौकिककर्मन्) refers to “social rites”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.39 (“The gods arrive at Kailāsa”).—Accordingly: as the Sages performed the safety rites for Śiva: “[...] By reciting hymns from Ṛk, Yajus, and Sāman they performed the holy rites. All the sages were greatly pleased. In order to ward off obstacles (vighnaśānti) they performed the adoration of the planets under my instruction. They worshipped the gods stationed in the altar. After performing the social and Vedic rites in a fitting manner (laukikakarman—laukikaṃ vaidikaṃ karma nanāma) Śiva became pleased and bowed to the Brahmins joyously. [...]”.

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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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Partial matches: Karma, Laukika.

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