Illusion (maya)
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The temporary material world, which practitioners of jnana yoga use deep meditation and philosophical reflection to see past.
A barrier that prevents liberation by making individuals value the temporary material world over God.
Topics that use Illusion (maya)
- Hinduism - 3.1.4.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
- Sikhism - 3.1.7.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
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