A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Tapoloka
This page describes Tapoloka which is located on page 393 of the third 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 “Tapoloka” according to 21 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
shri-krishna-candrasya mahanukampa-smabhih sthira tvayy avadharitasti | lina na sakshad-bhagavad-didriksha tvattas tapo-loka-nivasi-vakyaih || 174 || shri-krishna-candrasya–Shri Krishna who is brilliant like a full moon; maha-anukampa–great mercy; asmabhih–by us; sthira–firm; tvayi–in you; avadharita–convinced; asti–there is; lina–dissolve; na–not; sakshat–directly; bhagavad-didriksha–the desire to see the Lord; tvattah–from you; tapah-loka-nivasi–of the residents of Tapoloka; vakyaih–by the words....
Read full contents: Verse 2.3.174
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
The Vishnu Purana [by Horace Hayman Wilson]
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. At six times the distance (or twelve Crores, a hundred and twenty millions of leagues) is situated Satya-loka, the sphere of truth, the inhabitants of which never again know death....
Read full contents: Chapter VII - Extent and situation of the seven spheres
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