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loka

लोक
Sanskrit

World, realm, or plane of existence

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Meaning

Loka signifies a world, realm, or plane of existence. In song texts, it frequently appears in epithets describing deities, particularly those who are universal protectors or rulers, such as Vishnu or Rama. It highlights the vastness of a deity's dominion or the extent of their benevolent actions across different realms.

In the songs

  • Loka palaka ramananujata

    The protector of the world, Rama's brother

    Ena Bedali Hanuman · Purandara Dasa

  • Loka palaka ramananujata

    The protector of the world, Rama's brother

    Ena Bedali Hanuman · Purandara Dasa

  • sarva loka toshakam nataka priyam

    The one who pleases all the worlds, fond of dance/drama.

    Vighnatvam Sakam · Muthuswami Dikshitar

  • sarva loka toshakam nataka priyam

    The one who pleases all the worlds, fond of dance/drama.

    Vighnatvam Sakam · Muthuswami Dikshitar

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 2 songs.

  • Ena Bedali Hanuman

    Purandara Dasa

    appears in 2 lines

  • Vighnatvam Sakam

    Muthuswami Dikshitar

    appears in 2 lines

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