Lokabhaya, Loka-bhaya: 2 definitions
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Lokabhaya 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 TranslationLokabhaya (लोकभय) refers to the “fear of all the worlds”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.7 (“The gods pray”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “[...] The excessively agitated sages and gods gathered together and approached Brahmā and Viṣṇu of friendly temperament. The sages Kaśyapa and others said to Viṣṇu who removes the fear of all the worlds (lokabhaya) [sarve hari lokabhayāpadam]—‘O this is due to our ill luck’ The other brahmins said—‘Our task is not completed due to our ill luck’. Still others who were greatly surprised said—‘How did this obstacle happen?’. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarylōkabhaya (लोकभय).—n (S) lōkabhīti f (S) Fear of the people.
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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Ends with: Ihalokabhaya, Paralokabhaya.
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