[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c7.3324 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c7.3324 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c7.3324 - **Language:** English ### [c7.3324](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.3324) (1) Origin of Loka. There are several views in the Purāṇas regarding the origin of Loka or the world (Universe). - [Previous: c7.3323](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.3323) - [Next: c7.3325](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.3325) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.3324](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.3324) · Pramāṇa