Lokesha, Loka-isha, Lokeṣa, Lokeśa: 12 definitions

Introduction:

Lokesha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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 terms Lokeṣa and Lokeśa can be transliterated into English as Lokesa or Lokesha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Lokeśa (लोकेश) refers to the “lord of the worlds”, and represents an epithet of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.10. Accordingly as Viṣṇu said to Brahmā:—“[...] He is the lord of the worlds (lokeśa) and the destroyer of arrogance. He is favourably disposed to the miserable. Such is the lord, our master whom you consider your son!”.

Purana book cover
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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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Ayurveda (science of life)

Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)

Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstra

Lokeśa (लोकेश) or Lokeśarasa is the name of an Ayurvedic recipe defined in the fourth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 7, enlargement of spleen [plīhodara] and liver [yakṛdudara]). These remedies are classified as Iatrochemistry and form part of the ancient Indian science known as Rasaśāstra (medical alchemy). However, since it is an ayurveda treatment it should be taken with caution and in accordance with rules laid down in the texts.

Accordingly, when using such recipes (e.g., lokeśa-rasa): “the minerals (uparasa), poisons (viṣa), and other drugs (except herbs), referred to as ingredients of medicines, are to be duly purified and incinerated, as the case may be, in accordance with the processes laid out in the texts.” (see introduction to Iatro chemical medicines)

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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.

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General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism

Lokeṣa (लोकेष):—In Vedic hinduism, this represents one of the three legs of Kubera. These legs represent the three basic desires. This leg symbolizes the desire for fame and recognition. Kubera is the Vedic God of wealth presiding over all earthly treasures.

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Lokesha in Pali glossary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

lokesa : (m.) the Brahma; the creator.

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

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Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Lokeśa (लोकेश).—

1) a king (lord of the world).

2) Brahman.

3) quick-silver.

Derivable forms: lokeśaḥ (लोकेशः).

Lokeśa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms loka and īśa (ईश).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Lokeśa (लोकेश).—m.

(-śaḥ) 1. Brahma. 2. A king, an emperor. 3. A Jaina deified sage. 4. Quicksilver. E. loka the world, and īśa sovereign.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Lokeśa (लोकेश).—[masculine] lord or ruler of the world.

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

1) Lokeśa (लोकेश):—[from loka > lok] m. lord of the world, [Kauṣītaki-upaniṣad; Manu-smṛti; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.

2) [v.s. ...] Name of Brahmā, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

3) [v.s. ...] of a Buddha, [Buddhist literature; Horace H. Wilson]

4) [v.s. ...] quicksilver, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Lokeśa (लोकेश):—[loke+śa] (śaḥ) 1. m. Brahmā; a king. an emperor; a Jaina sage.

[Sanskrit to German]

Lokesha in German

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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.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Lōkēśa (ಲೋಕೇಶ):—

1) [noun] the lord of all the worlds; the Supreme Being.

2) [noun] the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

3) [noun] Jina, the jaina spiritual teacher.

4) [noun] the lord of a nation of country; a king.

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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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