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Maya
Divine creative power and the veil that binds the soul.
ConceptBhagavad Gitaमाया
Definition
The Divine's creative power and the appearance that veils reality.
Meaning
Not mere 'falsehood', maya is Krishna's own energy that projects and binds; crossing it requires devotion and knowledge.
Etymology
Sanskrit maya, art, wonder, illusion, measuring-out.
Primary sources
- Bhagavad Gita · ch. 7
- Bhagavad Gita · ch. 18
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