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 | | The Drushya-rashis (complete or portions) in the visible half are the heavens called the 'Loka', whereas the Adrushya-rashis (complete or portions) in the invisible portions or below the horizon are called the hell -- 'Tala'. |
 | | The heavens called the Loka are in seven parts: |
 | | Thus, the seven heavens are Bhu-Loka, Bhuvah-Loka, Svah-Loka, Maha-Loka, Gnana-Loka, Tapah-Loka and Satya-Loka and the deities of the grahas [planets] Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn and Jupiter respectively, preside over these Loka. |
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