Sarvalokapa, Sarva-lokapa: 1 definition
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Sarvalokapa 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSarvalokapa (सर्वलोकप) refers to the “lord of the worlds” and is used to describe Brahmā, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.14 (“The birth of Jalandhara and his marriage”).—Accordingly, as the Ocean said to Brahmā: “O Brahmā, O lord of the worlds (sarvalokapa), this boy was suddenly seen in the confluence of the river Gaṅgā. I do not know about the origin of this boy. O preceptor of the universe, you perform the postnatal rites for this boy. O creator, let me know your predictions about his future according to his horoscope”.
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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