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Naraka

American  
[nuhr-uh-kuh] / ˈnʌr ə kə /

noun

Hinduism.
  1. a place of torment for the spirits of the wicked.


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Other games such as Naraka Bladepoint, the Westward Journey series and Justice are its most lucrative products.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2022

While most Chinese titles are free to play and profit from in-game sales, "Naraka: Bladepoint" sold over 10 million copies despite its $20 price, reflecting confidence in its production value.

From Reuters • Oct. 24, 2022

When these also have been destroyed, Krishna meets Naraka and after a vicious contest finally kills him, recovering in consequence the earrings of Aditi and the canopy of Indra.

From The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry by Archer, W. G.

Riding on this car, Maghavan conquered in battle Samvara, and Namuchi, and Vala, and Vritra, and Prahrada, and Naraka.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Vana Parva, Part 2 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

Its third course is through Pátála, or the lower regions, the residence of the Daityas and Nágas, and not to be confounded with Naraka, 'hell,' 'the place of punishment.'

From Sakoontala or the Lost Ring An Indian Drama by Monier-Williams, Monier, Sir

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