Maya refers to the illusory nature of phenomenal existence that veils the ultimate reality (Brahman). The Bhagavad Gita describes it as divine energy that creates the manifest world.
This concept explains why we perceive multiplicity instead of unity and why material existence appears more real than spiritual truth. Modern neuroscience's findings about how our brain constructs reality align with this ancient understanding of perception's limited nature.
Maya isn't meant to deny the world's existence but to highlight its temporary and dependent nature. Understanding Maya helps practitioners maintain perspective and reduce attachment to transient phenomena.
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