Lokakasha, Lokākāśa, Loka-akasha: 7 definitions

Introduction
In Jainism
1. General definition
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Kannada
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Introduction:

Lokakasha means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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.

The Sanskrit term Lokākāśa can be transliterated into English as Lokakasa or Lokakasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 5: The category of the non-living

Lokākāśa (लोकाकाश, “cosmos”) is one of the two sub-divisions of space (ākāśa) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 5.9.—What is cosmos (lokākāśa)? The space where all the six types of substances exist is called cosmos.

Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve Reflections

Lokākāśa (लोकाकाश) refers to the “universe and the atmosphere”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Sentient beings, inflamed by very intense pleasure [and] unsteady from affliction by wrong faith, wander about in a five-fold life that is difficult to be traversed. It has been stated at length that the cycle of rebirth which is full of suffering is five-fold on account of combining substance , place [com.—place (kṣetraṃ) is the size of the area of the universe and the atmosphere (lokākāśapradeśamātraṃ)], right time, life and intention”.

context information

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Lokākāśa (लोकाकाश).—

1) space, sky.

2) (with Jains) a worldly region.

Derivable forms: lokākāśaḥ (लोकाकाशः).

Lokākāśa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms loka and ākāśa (आकाश).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Lokākāśa (लोकाकाश):—[from loka > lok] m. space, sky, [Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha]

2) [v.s. ...] ([according to] to the Jainas) a worldly region, the abode of unliberated beings, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]

[Sanskrit to German]

Lokakasha in German

context information

Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Lōkākāśa (ಲೋಕಾಕಾಶ):—

1) [noun] the sky.

2) [noun] (jain.) the sky that envelops the earth (mundane world).

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Search found 12 books and stories containing Lokakasha, Loka-ākāśa, Loka-akasa, Loka-akasha, Lokākāśa, Lokakasa, Lōkākāśa; (plurals include: Lokakashas, ākāśas, akasas, akashas, Lokākāśas, Lokakasas, Lōkākāśas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 5.12 - The universe-space (lokākāśa) < [Chapter 5 - The Non-living Substances]

Verse 5.15 - The nature of accommodation of souls in the space < [Chapter 5 - The Non-living Substances]

Verse 5.13 - All-pervasiveness (kṛtsna) < [Chapter 5 - The Non-living Substances]

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Part 3.4 - Nine Elements (2): Ajiva (Insentient substances) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]

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Part 20 - Jaina Cosmography < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]

Part 18 - Dharma, Adharma, Akāśa < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]

Part 14 - The Jīvas < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]

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4.2. Universe in Jain Philosophy < [Chapter 5 - Science in Jainism]

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