[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v2.c34.336 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c34.336 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c34.336 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c34.336](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c34.336) Lokāyata.—Name of a branch of brahmin learning¹; the name signifies that which pertains to the ordinary view (of the world)—i.e., common or popular philosophy—much the same as lokakkhāyika (popular philosophy).² - [Previous: v2.c34.335](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c34.335) - [Next: v2.c34.337](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c34.337) - [Up: v2.c34](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c34) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c34.336](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c34.336) · Pramāṇa