Vaikuntha (Spiritual Sky)
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Satya-loka
Tapa-loka
Jana-loka
Mahar-loka
Svarga-loka (Heaven)
Bhuvar-loka
Bhu-loka (Earth)
Atala
Vitala
Sutala
Talatala
Mahatala
Rasatala
Patala (Nagaloka)
Naraka (Hell)
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Lower
Planetary System
Mahatala
Home to many-hooded snake-people (Nagas) who live in peace but fear Garuda.
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Inhabitants
Nagas (Serpents)
psychology
Consciousness
Fear and Anger
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Svarga (Heaven) vs. Vaikuntha (Spiritual World)
| Feature | Svarga (Material Heaven) | Vaikuntha (Spiritual Sky) |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | Temporary (Subject to time) | Eternal (Sat-Cit-Ananda) |
| Ruler | Indra (Demigod post) | Narayana / Vishnu |
| Entrance Fee | Punya (Karmic Credits) | Pure Bhakti (Devotion) |
| Return Policy | Must return when credits expire | No return to birth & death |