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maya Meaning & Definition

What Does Maya Mean?

As a noun, maya means Magic; supernatural power as held by the gods. It is also used to mean The power by which the universe is made to appear; the illusion of the phenomenal world, as opposed to its true or spiritual reality.

Maya Definition (Noun)

  1. Magic; supernatural power as held by the gods.
  2. The power by which the universe is made to appear; the illusion of the phenomenal world, as opposed to its true or spiritual reality.

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Word Forms & Grammar

maya (uncountable)

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Origin of Maya

Borrowed from Sanskrit माया (māyā).

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