Urantaloka(Duskritaloka)

Meaning

ego

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Interpretation

“UrantalokaSelf-esteem”(end of the ego or identity) is a cell where the player’s ego is dissolved or destroyed. In many versions of the game, this cell is called “dushkṛit” or “dukṛit”. This refers to “a difficult end” or the “end of the sinner”.

In many Indian myths, the sinner is a very learned individual. He becomes consumed by his ego and achievements, and thus turns a “sinner”. He usually meets a very terrible and difficult death. Mahishāsura, Rāvana are all examples of such individuals.

“Prakṛiti” is the divine shakti and “dushkṛit” is the end that She effects. She thus, redeems the sinner to moksha. The difficult end of a very large ego is also an aspect of divinity. An aspect that the player is introduced to before the worlds of the three main divinities. They being the creator, the destroyer and the maintainer.

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Story

Duskriti is found in the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. In these texts, Duskriti is seen as an obstacle to spiritual growth and enlightenment. It is said that those who have Duskriti are unable to see the world as it truly is, and they are easily fooled by illusion.

It is said that Duskriti is not just a matter of having a bad mind, but it is also a matter of having a selfish and harmful heart. Those who have Duskriti are said to be unable to see the good in others, and they are likely to act in ways that are harmful to themselves and others.

The concept of Duskriti continues to be important in Hindu philosophy and practice. It is seen as a state of mind that is to be avoided.

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On the game board

Duskrtiloka is the world of bad karma. It is a place of suffering and pain. Those who have accumulated bad karma will eventually be reborn in the world of bad karma.

The game of Ludo snake and ladder is a reminder that our actions have consequences. We should strive to act in a way that will create good karma, and we should try to purify our karma if we have accumulated bad karma.

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