Lokapurusha, the Cosmic Being (16)

Published: 22.06.2010
Updated: 30.11.2012
The purpose of this painting is to help people easily understand the result of their karmas. The torso represents the upper realm (Urdhva-loka) comprising of seven main regions where higher and lower category gods dwell. The middle realm (Madhya-loka) though small, is the most important of the three realms. Tirthankaras are born in this loka to guide human beings and to help them liberate themselves. he inhabitants of the lower realm (Adho-loka) suffer excessive miseries.

Lokapurusha, the Cosmic Being

The purpose of this painting is to help people easily understand the result of their karmas. The torso represents the upper realm (Urdhva-loka) comprising of seven main regions where higher and lower category gods dwell.

The middle realm (Madhya-loka) though small, is the most important of the three realms. Tirthankaras are born in this loka to guide human beings and to help them liberate themselves.

he inhabitants of the lower realm (Adho-loka) suffer excessive miseries.

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