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| − | The [[mental state]] of the [[devas]] of the [[Abhasvara worlds]] corresponds to the [[second dhyana]], and is characterized by [[delight]] ([[priti]]) as well as [[joy]] ([[sukha]]); the [[Abhasvara devas]] are said to shout aloud in their [[joy]], crying | + | The [[mental state]] of the [[devas]] of the [[Abhasvara worlds]] corresponds to the [[second dhyana]], and is characterized by [[delight]] ([[priti]]) as well as [[joy]] ([[sukha]]); the [[Abhasvara devas]] are said to shout aloud in their [[joy]], crying [[aho sukham]]! ("[[Oh joy]]!"). These [[devas]] have [[bodies]] that emit flashing [[rays of light]] like {{Wiki|lightning}}. They are said to have similar [[bodies]] (to each other) but diverse [[perceptions]]. |
The [[Abhasvara worlds]] [[form]] the upper limit to the destruction of the [[universe]] by [[fire]] at the end of a [[mahakalpa]] (see Temporal [[Cosmology]]), that is, the column of [[fire]] does not rise high enough to reach them. After the destruction of the [[world]], at the beginning of the [[vivartakalpa]], the [[worlds]] are first populated by [[beings]] [[reborn]] from the [[Abhasvara worlds]]. | The [[Abhasvara worlds]] [[form]] the upper limit to the destruction of the [[universe]] by [[fire]] at the end of a [[mahakalpa]] (see Temporal [[Cosmology]]), that is, the column of [[fire]] does not rise high enough to reach them. After the destruction of the [[world]], at the beginning of the [[vivartakalpa]], the [[worlds]] are first populated by [[beings]] [[reborn]] from the [[Abhasvara worlds]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:10, 22 March 2014
The mental state of the devas of the Abhasvara worlds corresponds to the second dhyana, and is characterized by delight (priti) as well as joy (sukha); the Abhasvara devas are said to shout aloud in their joy, crying aho sukham! ("Oh joy!"). These devas have bodies that emit flashing rays of light like lightning. They are said to have similar bodies (to each other) but diverse perceptions.
The Abhasvara worlds form the upper limit to the destruction of the universe by fire at the end of a mahakalpa (see Temporal Cosmology), that is, the column of fire does not rise high enough to reach them. After the destruction of the world, at the beginning of the vivartakalpa, the worlds are first populated by beings reborn from the Abhasvara worlds.
Abhasvara or Abhassara (Tib: od.gsal) and – The world of devas "possessing splendor". The lifespan of the Abhasvara devas is 8 mahakalpas (others: 2 mahakalpas). Eight mahakalpas is the interval between destructions of the universe by water, which includes the Abhasvara worlds. The height of this world is 81,920 yojanas above the Earth.
Apramanabha or Appamanabha (Tib: tshad.med od) and – The world of devas of "limitless light", a concept on which they meditate. Their lifespan is 4 mahakalpas. The height of this world is 40,960 yojanas above the Earth.
Parittabha or Parittabha (Tib: od chung) and – The world of devas of "limited light". Their lifespan is 2 mahakalpas. The height of this world is 20,480 yojanas above the Earth
