Hindhu Tradition According to Hindu cosmology. Universe contains 7 upper and 7 lower planetary systems. In the Puranas and in the Atharvaveda, there are fourteen worlds, seven higher ones (Vyahrtis) and seven lower ones (Patalas), viz. bhu, bhuvas, svar, mahas, janas, tapas, and satya above and atala, vitala, sutala, rasātala, talātala, mahātala, patala and naraka...Read More