Maya Illusion

abstract · Philosophy · Level 9 · E9

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Emergence definition

Maya emerges from perception and requires reality and consciousness.

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Historical origin

Origin word: माया
Origin language: Sanskrit

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In other languages

kosmische Illusion German primary
cosmic illusion English primary
ilusión cósmica Spanish primary
illusion cosmique French primary
माया Hindi primary
माया Sanskrit primary

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Consciousness L8 (requires)

Understanding consciousness is foundational to maya-illusion.

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