Maya
A Hindu term for the belief that the entire phenomena of the physical world is illusory. Its influence can be traced to the interpretation of the Upanishads, known as the Mayavada Vedanta by Sankara. A.G.H.
Source: 2.
Or Maya. Ancient civilization of American Indians from Mesoamerica, mainly the Yucatán peninsula, Guatemala and adjacent areas.
We see much of this Maya element in the prevalent attitude toward sexuality.
Maya is illusive and so is Shamkara's definition of it. Further, though Maya is not a second reality, but a mysterious something of which neither reality nor unreality can be affirmed, ...
Maya (Sans.) Illusion; the cosmic power which renders phenomenal existence and the perceptions thereof possible.
Maya Illusion on the physical plane; that which the whole planet is enmeshed. The result of manifestation; an aspect of time; the world of physical forces in which we dwell; related to the form-building activity of the planetary Logos Himself.
Maya
(1) Sanscrit for "illusion." (2) A tribe of Central American Indians.
Mayin ...
prana-maya-kosha
The "sheath" or kosha of prana or vitality, can be associated with the etheric formative bodies in general, as well as with the Etheric proper and Lower Etheric in particular.
Adyar Theosophy ...
Ishvara and Maya. What is the universe to he? It is the image of Ishvara reflected in Maya - the perfected image of Ishvara, as He has chosen to condition Himself for this particular universe whose birth-hour is come. His image - limited, conditioned.
Lee Heflin: Maya
Frater Achad Qabalistic and Thelemic Works
QBL: The Bride's Reception
Tables of Correspondence for the INRI / IRNI Formula
The Gnostic Alchemical Church of Typhon-Christ (Thelemic)
Quest for the English Qabala ...
If you want an answer on the strict lines of our philosophy, then I will say that it is because everything is illusion (Maya) outside of eternal truth, which has neither form, colour, nor limitation.
Illusion on the physical plane we call maya. On the astral plane we call it glamour. When it is on the mental plane, we call it illusion. The vast majority of us live constantly in a state of illusion, the result of not seeing reality as it is.
Such pivotal metaphysical concepts as maya and sunyatta have all too often been understood only in their negative applicationsbut this is a theme which cannot be pursued here (116).
The fractal is gnostic because it is the illusion that conceals reality, the ensnaring Maya of Vedanta. The Truth is out there (note the Platonic assumption).
The below was called maya, the illusion, the sea, the Great Void, and to symbolize it the Magi of Persia carried mirrors.
 See also: World, Spirit, Ritual, Spiritual, Light
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