Meaning

antarikṣa
The intermediate space between heaven and earth.
bhuva-loka
Literally means the space between “bhu” and “svara” / “svarga”, which is the atmosphere. It refers to a “dream world”, a plane of emotions and feelings. This region is described in the Yogasutra of Patanjali as “the aerial region, beginning from the back of the Meru upto the pole-star and decorated with planets, asterisms and stars, is the antarikṣa or the bhuva-loka”.

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Interpretation

“Bhuva-lokaAtmosphere, Plane of emotions and feelings” (astral plane) is where the player becomes alive with possibilities. The player engages in imagination as his physical body is also maturing.

In this cell the player directs her entire energy in building castles in the air. She strives to get away from the obvious reality through the pursuit of enjoyment, pleasure and identification with others. Enjoyment of the sense organs is the impelling force of life for players vibrating in this stage. She dwells in the world of emotions and ideas, and uses them as the basis of her fantasies. Fantasy is the power behind creativity, and the player must realise the need to act and go beyond.

The cell of dāna exactly 6 places away,hints the need to detach from engaging with the senses and from the base pursuits of enjoyment and pleasure. Karmayoga,the first cell of the next plane, hints at the need to pursue actions and encourages the player to break out of her fantasy, to move out with the next throw of the dice.

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Story

Bhuva loka is the second of the seven lokas (realms) in Vedic cosmology. It is the realm of the middle world, between the earth and the heavens. It is also known as the realm of the living beings or the world of humans.

In Vedic Indian history, Bhuva loka is associated with the god Vishnu. Vishnu is the preserver of the universe, and he is said to dwell in Bhuva loka. The other gods are also said to have their homes in Bhuva loka.

The earth is the center of Bhuva loka, and it is surrounded by the seven oceans. The mountains and rivers are also found in Bhuva loka. The plants and animals that live on the earth are also said to dwell in Bhuva loka.

Humans are the most important beings in Bhuva loka. They are said to be the children of Vishnu, and they are said to have been created by him. Humans are said to have the potential to achieve moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth) by following dharma (righteousness).

Bhuva loka is a complex and fascinating realm. It is a place where humans can live, learn, and grow. It is also a place where humans can connect with the divine.

Here are some of the key features of Bhuva loka: • It is the middle realm between earth and the heavens. • It is the realm of the living beings, including humans, animals, and plants. • It is the realm of Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. • It is a place of learning, growth, and connection with the divine.

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On the game board

In Indian Vedic, Bhuvarloka is one of the seven lokas, or worlds, in Hindu cosmology. It is the middle of the seven lokas, and it is the world of the gods and demigods. Bhuvaloka is described as a place of great beauty and abundance, with lush forests, clear rivers, and towering mountains.

In the game of Ludo, landing on the Bhuvarloka give the player a positive effect, an increase in power or wealth. However, there are no stair or shortcut to reach bhuvarloka. To reach bhuvarloka the player has to overcome lobha, moha, mithya.

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