Answer

Here is a traditional Jain cosmology chart of the three worlds:

| Realm | Main Region | Key Features | |---|---|---| | Urdhvaloka | Upper world | Realm of celestial beings and higher heavens; includes the heavenly abodes and the topmost Siddhashila, where liberated souls reside. | | Madhyaloka | Middle world | The central world where humans, animals, and many other beings live; includes Jambudvipa and the surrounding islands and oceans. | | Adholoka | Lower world | Realm of the seven hells, where beings experience intense suffering due to karmic bondage. |

Explanation

1. Urdhvaloka

• The upper region of the universe.
• This is the abode of celestial beings.
• It contains the heavenly layers known in Jain cosmology.
• At the very top is Siddhashila, the eternal abode of liberated souls.

2. Madhyaloka

• The middle region of the universe.
• This is the most important world for spiritual progress, because human birth occurs here.
• It contains:

- Jambudvipa at the center - Surrounding continents and oceans - Human realms and other living zones

• Liberation is attained from here through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

3. Adholoka

• The lower region of the universe.
• It consists of seven hells, each deeper and more painful than the one above it.
• The seven hells are:

1. Ratnaprabha 2. Sharkaraprabha 3. Valukaprabha 4. Pankaprabha 5. Dhumaprabha 6. Tamahprabha 7. Mahatamahprabha

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, the three lokas show that:

• The universe is structured by karma and souls’ conduct.
• Heavenly birth is temporary.
• Hellish birth is also temporary.
• Only Madhyaloka gives the soul the best opportunity for liberation.
• The highest goal is not heaven, but moksha.

Takeaway

The Jain cosmology chart teaches a deep truth: all worlds are within the cycle of birth and death, but the soul can rise beyond all of them through purification, discipline, and liberation.

If you want, I can also make this into a simple visual ASCII chart or a more detailed Jain diagram style chart.