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lokaIn Hinduism, the universe or any particular division of it. The most common division of the universe is the tri-loka, or three worlds (heaven, earth, and atmosphere, or heaven, world, and netherworld), each of which is divided into seven regions. Sometimes, instead of the tri-loka, 14 worlds are envisioned, seven above the earth and seven below. Whatever the division, it illustrates the basic Hindu concept of hierarchically ordered worlds. |
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| For example, following an example from Denmark, the Loka Institute convened a citizens panel on telecommunications policy in 1997 (Sclove 2000). Loka should often be translated "to curse" or "to bewitch," but like "witchcraft" itself (kindoki), this word is multifaceted; it could be glossed "to mobilize a force," including that of a chief whose support is sought (MacGaffey 2000:47). 7 -- color) For cruising the Sunset Plaza scene, Josephine Loka shows edgy python prints and fringe. |
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