What is the meaning of Maya as per hindu mythology?

Answer 1

Maya (Sanskrit māyā, from mā "not" and yā "this"), in Hinduism, is a term describing many things. Maya is the illusion that the phenomenal world of separate objects and people is the only reality. For the mystics this manifestation is real, but it is a fleeting reality; it is a mistake, although a natural one, to believe that maya represents a fundamental reality. Each person, each physical object, from the perspective of eternity is like a brief, disturbed drop of water from an unbounded ocean. The goal of enlightenment is to understand this—more precisely, to experience this: to see intuitively that the distinction between the self and the universe is a false dichotomy. The distinction between consciousness and physical matter, between mind and body, is the result of an unenlightened perspective.

Refer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_(illusion)

Answer 2

According 2 hindus mythology maya means dissapearance.

Answer 3

Wikipedia has a description:

In Hinduism, Maya must be seen through in order to achieve moksha (liberation of the soul from the cycle of death and rebirth) - ahamkar (ego-consciousness) and karma are seen as part of the binding forces of Maya. Maya is seen as the phenomenal universe, a lesser reality-lens superimposed on the one Brahman that leads us to think of the phenomenal cosmos as real. Maya is also visualized as part of the Divine Mother (Devi) concept of Hinduism. In the Hindu scripture 'Devi Mahatmyam,' Mahamaya (Great Maya) is said to cover Vishnu's eyes in Yoganidra (Divine Sleep) during cycles of existence when all is resolved into one. By exhorting Mahamaya to release Her illusory hold on Vishnu, Brahma is able to bring Vishnu to aid him in killing two demons, Madhu and Kaitabh, who have manifested from Vishnu's sleeping form. Shri Ramakrishna often spoke of Mother Maya and combined deep Hindu allegory with the idea that Maya is a lesser reality that must be overcome so that one is able to realize his or her true Self.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_%28illusion%29
There is more, if you would like to read it.

Answer 4

Maya means miracle

Answer 5

"Maya" or the correct Pali pronunciation "Mara"is the power of "Illusion" people labor under and are controlled by it..like the Far-Left-Wing-Liberal-ACLU loving Democrats that think all Islamic fascists are misunderstood, so hug a Muslim and be politically correct at all costs, because Homicide Bombers are really not so bad...and the N.Y. Times The Boston Globe and The S.F. Chronicle are all Hard News reporting unbiased Newspapers..."THAT IS MAYA"!

Answer 6

In Hindhu mythology maya has no place.Hindhu mythology is a magic.The magic of Science.

Answer 7

maya, in Hinduism

(mä´yä) , in Hinduism, term used in the Veda to mean magic or supernatural power. In Mahayana Buddhism it acquires the meaning of illusion or unreality. The term is pivotal in the Vedanta system of Shankara, where it signifies the world as a cosmic illusion and also the power that creates the world.

Answer 8

Maya means 'affection' in English.

Answer 9

Maya-means al the worldly materialistic things which keep us away from the LORD.It includes wealth,property and all the sensuous attractions also.When a person is attracted with these Mayavi things,he is more involved with them and forgets the LORD.

Answer 10

Maya means that which can be measured.
the truth cannot be measured and called satya.
maya relates to every thing else.since all of that is momentary,measurable and will vanish in no time.It is what has manifesyed out of nothingness and will die one day.thruth is on the other hand eternal