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maya.

Magic; supernatural power as held by the gods.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Magic; supernatural power as held by the gods.

    uncountable
  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.

    Hinduism · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Sanskrit माया (māyā).

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