loka means open space (with light). Etymologically it is related to the root
roc to shine. There are cognates in other Indo-European languages such as
Latin e.g. lux. The pali etymology is of course a pseudo-etymology. It is
related to the root roj to destroy. In Middle-Indic like pali c/j, l/r
alternates in some cases. This explains the pali lujjati - loko etymology.
Hope this helps a bit.
Regards,
Ole Holten Pind
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Emne: RE: [Pali] LOKA
Thanks Ole Holten Pind!
>>The Tibetan interpretation is based upon canonical passages in which loka
is
>>interpreted as that which is being destroyed: lujjati kho loko vuccati, it
>>is called world as it is being destroyed. It is, of course, a pseudo
>>etymology.
If the Tibetan interpretation is a pseudo etymology, what would be a
non-pseudo definition of LOKA according to pali language and canon?
Trying to grasp the nature e extension of the word...
With regards,
Gabriel
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