You are welcome! I understand that some of these concepts (terminology) may not be easy for the Western audience to grasp.
- Six Deva realms mean there are six categories of Devas, ranging from “Cātummahārājika Devas” to “Paranimmita vasavattī devas.” See “31 Realms of Existence.”
- Sixteen rupa loka Brahmas means 16 categories ranging from “Brahma Parisajja devas” to “Akanittakha devas.” In many suttas, Brahmas are called a type of Deva. Births in these realms correspond to various levels of jhana cultivated. See #7 of “Jhāna – Finer Details.”
- The four arupa loka Brahmas means four categories ranging from “Ākāsānancāyatana devas” to “Nevasaññānāsaññāyatana devas.” Births in these four realms correspond to four levels of arupavacara samapatti cultivated. See “31 Realms of Existence.”
