Laukiki, Laukikī: 4 definitions
Introduction:
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 TranslationLaukikī (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]. [...]”.

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 TraditionsLaukikī (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”.

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 Dictionarylaukikī (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-Englishlaukikī (लौकिकी).—a Popular. Smart in wordly business.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Prayoktra, Patera, Praya, Prasiddhi, Shikhakhanda, Khanda, Yatra, Preta, Ashtadhyayi, Vyakarana, Anuvartana, Bata, Prajnapti, Samjna, Shruti, Apsaras.
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Search found 24 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:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.15.11 < [Chapter 15 - Seeing Sri Radha]
Verse 4.19.105 < [Chapter 19 - A Thousand Names of Srī Yamunā]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.2.200 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]
Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika (by R. Balasubramanian)
Verse 2.29 < [Book 2 - Brahmavallī]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 7 - Mode of Life in Mahākālavana < [Section 1 - Avantīkṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 107 - Procedure of the Worship of Brahmā < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 2.366 < [Book 2 - Vākya-kāṇḍa]
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