Loka Purusha Jainism Symbols Pendant Dangle Charm

In Jain cosmology, the Loka Purusha is the one who represents the cosmos. He occurs in Jain cosmograms and his body is mapped with the realms of the gods, mankind, and the damned. Urdhva Loka, the world of gods, is shown on his upper chest and is sprinkled with shrine figures. Manushya Loka, or the world of mankind, lies at the center, with each concentric circle representing a different aspect of terrestrial existence, ranging from rivers to mountains to animals. Adha Loka is the domain of people who burn in purgatory, and it is frequently symbolized by terrible pictures near the Lokapurusha's feet.