Patalaloka, Patala-loka, Pātālaloka: 4 definitions
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Patalaloka means something in 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.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Pātālaloka (पाताललोक).—The lowest of the universe's fourteen planetary systems; also, the lower planets in general; also the seventh tier of the lower planetary systems, where Bali Mahārāja reigns.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Pātālaloka (पाताललोक) is another name for Nāgaloka which refers to the “residence of the Snakes”, according to the Varāha-purāṇa (chapter 24).—Nāgaloka is located in the endless bowels of the earth with countless palaces, houses and towers. It is also known as pātālaloka. Lord Brahmā allocated specific regions for snakes to dwell, such as Pātāla, Vitala and Harmya. Nāgas are referred to as a class of semi-divine beings with bodies half-man and half-snake and grouped along with Kinnaras, Yakṣas, Gandharvas etc. Etymologicaly, the word nāga could be derived from naga meaning mountain.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Pātālaloka (पाताललोक) refers to one of the seven “nether worlds”, as discussed in chapter 11 (Jñānapāda) of the Padmasaṃhitā: the most widely followed of Saṃhitā covering the entire range of concerns of Pāñcarātra doctrine and practice (i.e., the four-fold formulation of subject matter—jñāna, yoga, kriyā and caryā) consisting of roughly 9000 verses.—Description of the chapter [atalādiloka-parimāṇa]: Turning now to the nether worlds beneath the earth—named atala, vitala, nitala, gabhastimān, mahat, sutala, pātāla—these are the realms where people are reborn who have puṇya-merit [puṇyabhūmi]. Each of these nether regions [e.g., pātālaloka] measures 1000 yojanas in extent, and each is populated by Dānavas, Daityas, Kālayas and Phaṇis, whose lives are full of joys and pleasures. [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Pātālalōka (ಪಾತಾಲಲೋಕ):—[noun] = ಪಾತಾಳ - [patala -] 1.
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Pātāḷalōka (ಪಾತಾಳಲೋಕ):—[noun] = ಪಾತಾಳ - [patala -] 1.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Loka, Patala.
Starts with: Patalalokam.
Full-text (+11): Patalalokam, Bhujaga, Loka, Svastika, Patala, Hari, Bhogin, Cakri, Vyala, Pridaku, Kakodara, Kumbhinasa, Jihmaga, Pavanashana, Phanadhara, Bhogadhara, Dirghaprishta, Kundali, Ahi, Gokarna.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.3.28 < [Chapter 3 - Description of the Yamunā’s Arrival]
Verse 2.13.30 < [Chapter 13 - The Story of Śeṣa]
Verse 4.10.15 < [Chapter 10 - The Story of the Pulindā Women]
Yogashikha Upanishad (critical study) (by Sujatarani Giri)
Part 2.1a - Mūlādhāra cakra (root or basic centre) < [Chapter 5 - Nature of Yoga practice in Upaniṣad]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.23.380 < [Chapter 23 - Wandering about Navadvīpa On the Day the Lord Delivered the Kazi]
Verse 1.1.16 < [Chapter 1 - Summary of Lord Gaura’s Pastimes]
Verse 3.3.243 < [Chapter 3 - Mahāprabhu’s Deliverance of Sarvabhauma, Exhibition of His Six-armed Form, and Journey to Bengal]
Ushaharana Kavya of Trivikrama Pandita (Study) (by Pranesh R. Archak)
Part 5 - Description of Lord Narayana < [Chapter 5 - Descriptive aspects of the Ushaharana-kavya]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 295 < [Volume 4 (1877)]