English meaning of maaya

Feminine

• illusion by virtue of which one considers the unreal, universe as really existent and as distinct from the Supreme Spirit
• Prakriti as directly responsible for creation
• avidya
• the material world
• worldly ties
• deceit
• jugglery
• affection, attachment
• kindness
• any object of one's attachment
• wealth, riches
• bhang, (drink prepared from) hemp
• Lakshmi
• Buddha's mother