Terms.
H. P. B. began by saying that students ought to know the correct meaning of the Sanskrit terms used in Occultism, and should learn the Occult Symbology. To begin with one had better learn the correct Esoteric classification and names of the fourteen (7 × 2) and seven (Sapta) Lokas found in the exoteric texts. These are given there in a very confused manner, and are full of “blinds.” To illustrate this three classifications are given below.
Lokas.
1. The general exoteric, orthodox and tântric category:
Bhûr-loka.
Bhuvar-loka.
Swar-loka.
Mahar-loka. The second seven are reflected.
Janar-loka.
Tapar-loka.