A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Janaloka
This page describes Janaloka which is located on page 89 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Janaloka” according to 27 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Vishnu Purana [by Horace Hayman Wilson]
The different accounts agree in stating, that when the three lower spheres are consumed by fire, Mahar-loka is deserted by its tenants, who repair to the next sphere, or Jana-loka. Jana-loka, according to the Vayu, is the residence of the Rishis and demigods during the night of Brahma, and is termed Jana because the patriarchs are the progenitors of mankind. The Kashi Khanda agrees with the Vishnu in peopling it with Sanandana and the other ascetic sons of Brahma, and with Yogis like themselves....
Read full contents: Chapter VII - Extent and situation of the seven spheres
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
stuyate citra-vakyaih sa jana-lokadi-vasibhih | tan maha-kautukam vikshye brahma-loka-prabhavatah || 144 || stuyate–offered prayers; citra–wonderful; vakyaih–with statements; sah–He; janaloka-adi-vasibhih–by the denizens of Janaloka and other planets; tat–of that (scene); maha-kautukam–very fascinating; vikshye–I would see; brahma-loka–of Brahmaloka; prabhavatah–by the potency. At that time, the residents of Janaloka and other planets began to glorify Shri Bhagavan with excellent prayers....
Read full contents: Verse 2.2.144
The Brahmanda Purana [by G.V. Tagare]
The Upper Regions: Satya-Loka Tapo-loka Jana-Loka Mahar-Loka Svar-Loka Bhuvar-Loka II. The Middle Region: The Earth III. The Lower Regions or Nether-worlds: Atala Vitala Sutala Talatala Rasatala Mahatala Patala All these are supported by Lord Shesha, the Serpent-King. These lower regions are not dark or devoid of sunlight. They are full of light and have the affluence and comforts of the world of gods. Cf. Bh. P.V.24, VP.V.2. Va. P. 50.1-54....
Read full contents: Notes on the fourteen worlds
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