Maya
MAH-yah
Maya is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning an illusion or the concept of illusion in Hindu philosophy. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer MAYA (4).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #488.
Meaning & usage
In Hindu philosophy, 'Maya' refers to the cosmic illusion that veils the true nature of reality. It is the force that creates the phenomenal world and makes it appear as the ultimate reality, though it is transient and illusory. The concept is central to various Indian religious traditions, including Hinduism and Buddhism.
In a sentence
The teachings of Vedanta often discuss the concept of Maya as the illusion that binds the soul to the material world.
Maya as a crossword answer
Maya is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“An illusion or the concept of illusion in Hindu philosophy” (4)
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