Maya

In Advaita philosophy, maya is related to the concept of atman, with some texts suggesting that atman is the cause of maya (cite: edge_019163). Maya is also described as something that atman is qualified as an aspect of, with examples including "evanescent things as sons, wealth, gold etc." (cite: edge_019180). Additionally, atman is sometimes seen as distinct from maya, with the idea that one can awaken to their "own real, non-dual nature that is the Self" (cite: edge_020888). The relationship between atman and maya is complex, with maya being described as something that atman can create or manifest through, such as in dreams (cite: edge_018157).

In the school of Dvaita, maya is considered an indicatory of coming good or evil (cite: edge_007515). Maya is also associated with the concept of dream, as the creations of a dream are mentioned alongside maya (cite: edge_007187). Additionally, maya is distinct from the atman, or individual self, with different attributes being predicated of each (cite: edge_006923). Maya is also related to Isvara, who is said to possess maya, or the power of illusion (cite: edge_007618).

In the school of Vishishtadvaita, Brahman is qualified as an aspect of maya (cite: edge_005788). This means that maya is closely related to the ultimate reality of Brahman (cite: edge_001055). The atman, or individual self, is also considered an aspect of maya in this school of thought (cite: edge_002201). Additionally, maya is seen as having a qualified aspect of atman, suggesting a complex relationship between the two (cite: edge_001030).

In the achintya_bhedabheda school of philosophy, maya is caused by Krsna (cite: edge_003870). Maya is also described as being manifested in the duality of desire and hate (cite: edge_003454). Additionally, maya is associated with various qualified aspects, including atman, which is occupied by illusory energy (cite: edge_002916), and karma, which is contaminated by material modes of nature (cite: edge_004469). The school also suggests that maya is caused by Krsna, who gives specific visions and is the foundation of all existence (cite: edge_003826).

In the context of the concept of maya, the school of dvaitadvaita does not have direct attribution in the given premises. However, general perspectives suggest that the atman is distinct from maya (cite: edge_011335). At the same time, some views indicate that the atman is a qualified aspect of maya (cite: edge_002163). Additionally, maya is also associated with dharma, as all undertakings are enveloped by evil (cite: edge_002522). The atman is also seen as a cause of maya in some instances (cite: edge_002982).

In Buddhist philosophy, maya is considered to be deceptive (cite: edge_010216) and is identical to ignorance (cite: edge_010101). It is also seen as a part of delusion (cite: edge_009202) and can be described as veiling people, like a shroud of ignorance (cite: edge_010114). Maya obstructs freedom, making it difficult for people to become disillusioned and freed from it (cite: edge_008220). Additionally, maya is characterized as breaking apart and deceptive (cite: edge_010217).