A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Maharloka
This page describes Maharloka which is located on page 272 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 “Maharloka” according to 28 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
In the phrase mahar-(loka)-adi, the word adi indicates the Janas, Tapas, and Satya planetary systems. Kecit, meaning ‘some of them, refers to those persons who are desireless, who are engaged in their occupational duties, and who are qualified for the position of Brahma. If they maintain such qualification until Brahma is liberated, then they are liberated along with him....
Read full contents: Verse 2.1.10-11
The Vishnu Purana [by Horace Hayman Wilson]
Above Dhruva, at the distance of ton million leagues, lies the sphere of saints, or Mahar-loka, the inhabitants of which dwell in it throughout a Kalpa, or day of Brahma. At twice that distance is situated Janaloka, where Sanandana and other pure-minded sons of Brahma, reside. At four times the distance, between the two last, lies the Tapo-loka (the sphere of penance), inhabited by the deities called Vaibhrajas, who are unconsumable by fire....
Read full contents: Chapter VII - Extent and situation of the seven spheres
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita [by Narayana Gosvami]
Commentary: Sarartha-Varshini Tika (By Shrila Vishvanatha Cakravarti Thakura; the innermost intention of the commentary named ‘the shower of essential meanings ) One may doubt what is said in the Shrimad-Bhagavatam (2.6.19): “Above the three planetary systems (Bhur, Bhuvah and Svarga) is Mahar-loka, and above Mahar-loka are the three planets Jana, Tapa and Satya. These three appear to be free from death, contain all the requirements for one s maintenance, and are free from fear.”...
Read full contents: Verse 8.17
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