2023, Vol. 9, Issue 6, Part A

author(s)
Dr. Rakesh Patel

abstract
In Hinduism, cosmology refers to the ideas Hindus have about the universe and how it works. Hindus trust that there is a difference between the spiritual and material worlds. Hindu beliefs about the universe are shown through an important text called the Rig Veda. Hindu mythology defines fourteen worlds: seven higher worlds (heavens) and seven lower ones (underworlds). The advanced worlds are the seven, namely Bhu, Bhuvas, Svar, Mahas, Janas, Tapas, and Satya; the lower ones (paatalas) are Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Rasaataala, Talatala, Mahaatala, and Paatala.