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maya
Maya is the philosophical concept of illusion or veil that obscures perception of ultimate reality, foundational to Hindu and Buddhist metaphysics. It describes the way the material world and individual ego are understood as illusory constructs rather than fundamental truth.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche treats Maya as a central lens for understanding consciousness and spiritual awakening—the idea that what we perceive as solid reality is a kind of collective dream or illusion that must be seen through. This concept anchors discussions about ego dissolution, the nature of perception, and what it means to "wake up" spiritually.
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consciousnessConsciousness is the subjective experience of awareness, perception, and self-reflection—the capacity to observe, process, and respond to reality and one's own inner states.spiritual awakeningSpiritual awakening is the process of gaining conscious awareness of one's true nature, divine purpose, and place within a greater cosmic or spiritual order—often involving transformation, threshold crossing, and liberation from limited perspectives.illusionIllusion is the philosophical concept that perceived reality—including the material world, individual identity, and separation—may be veiling a deeper, truer nature of existence.Hindu philosophyHindu philosophy encompasses a diverse range of metaphysical and spiritual traditions originating in the Indian subcontinent, including concepts like Maya (cosmic illusion), Brahman (ultimate reality), and various schools of thought on consciousness and liberation.Buddhist philosophy
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