Lokapala

Lokapala

Lokapāla, Sanskrit and Pāli for "guardian of the world", has different uses depending on whether it is found in a Hindu or Buddhist context.

* In Hinduism, lokapāla refers to the Guardians of the Directions associated with the four cardinal directions.

* In Buddhism, lokapāla refers to the Four Heavenly Kings, whereas the Guardians of the Directions are referred to as the 'dikpālas'


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