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This quote is important for later.
There is a term called 'Advaita' in Hindu philosophy which translates to non-dualism. It suggests that Brahman, as pure consciousness, is the only true reality, and the fleeting phenomenal world is merely an illusion of Brahman. This 'illusory appearance' is known as Maya. Essentially, Maya is the potent force that generates the cosmic illusion, making the phenomenal world seem real.
In Sanskrit, the true meaning of Maya is illusion or delusion. Advaita Vedanta uses this term to highlight that what we perceive as real is not the complete reality. This doesn't mean we all live in an illusion—our experiences are real to us, and we genuinely live in them. When it is said, "The world has no existence," it really means, "The world has no absolute existence." It only exists relative to our minds, perceived by our five senses. This mix of existence and non-existence is Maya. It is the projection or manifestation of the Infinite through our finite minds.
Similarly, Maya in Seekers has a consistent interpretation with that in Hinduism, aligning with how SITM is structured: reality is a dream, and everything in "reality" is merely an illusion.
That dream is Maya. She is essentially "the movie," which we perceive as reality, while God is the projectionist. Essentially, Maya is the movie projected by God when He dreamed all creation in the depths of His divine imagination.
"Still in Yuboslovia. I assume... making her little movie. As for who I am-- Well I suppose you could say I make movies, too.
Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that-- I am the movie.
The movie God projected when he dreamed all this in the depths of his divine imagination"
Maya gives substance to the earth, the sky, and humans. If God is the light, then Maya is his shadow. In simple terms, while Maya is the illusion, God is the ultimate Reality, the true reality beyond Maya. This clearly elucidates the qualitative difference between the two.
To clarify, Maya in "Seekers" is not solely representative of the Maya in Hinduism, although she is explicitly identified as the same figure from Hinduism. She is also known by various names across different spiritual traditions, as she exists in many forms.
This essentially means that Maya is more of a "composite" being, rather than being just the Maya from Hinduism. It is further explained that Maya desires humans to remain in her false reality rather than merging with God, as this preserves her existence. Without anyone to experience her, she would cease to exist.
Maya further shows that nothing is beyond her, as a human free of Maya is "absorbed" into God and is no longer an individual. This also means God is essentially beyond her.
It is explained that God uses Maya so that everyone can find him and his love through its expression, which exist inside Maya. It also further clarified that Maya is simply a dream of God and is a part of him
Now Let's talk about God.
God in this sense is Brahman, an infinite, formless, and boundless oneness. Maya, as understood in Hinduism, is not confined to a single being. God represents the ultimate reality, the true essence beyond Maya. In contrast, the reality we experience, Maya, is an illusionary reflection of this true reality—God. Maya is like a dream, a deceptive reality envisioned by God. It is essentially "the movie" we perceive as reality, while God is the projectionist behind it.
Everything in creation was essentially part of him, part of his will and expression.
The Primal Ocean is an ocean of endless nothingness that encompasses all of creation down to its roots; a formless realm of limitless oneness where all souls will dissolve into god, who comprises everything. This ocean of infinite oneness held and expressed the true essence of the love that gave Maya her purpose and existence, and she feared that herself and all things in creation would return to the void and dissolve into God's essence upon outliving their missions. It’s known as the heart and core of creation behind, beyond, and within all planes of existence.
God created the concept of duality; Darkness and Light, Pleasure and Pain, Worlds and Sun, Space and Time, Birth and Death, Infinite and Limitations. God proceeds to create new life from his tears, evolving from stone to vegetables, fish to bird to animal to human.
Seekers Into The Mystery Explanation: My PhD thesis in Hinduism
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But as mesmerizing as the movies themselves were, there was a deeper mystery I wanted to pierce: The mystery of the man who hovered like a UFO, in the air behind us... The eerie silhouette in the booth—The Projectionist. Without him. There wouldn't be any show. He controlled the magic light, he pulled the strings that made the figures on the screen move. His breath gave voice to them all. |
There is a term called 'Advaita' in Hindu philosophy which translates to non-dualism. It suggests that Brahman, as pure consciousness, is the only true reality, and the fleeting phenomenal world is merely an illusion of Brahman. This 'illusory appearance' is known as Maya. Essentially, Maya is the potent force that generates the cosmic illusion, making the phenomenal world seem real.
In Sanskrit, the true meaning of Maya is illusion or delusion. Advaita Vedanta uses this term to highlight that what we perceive as real is not the complete reality. This doesn't mean we all live in an illusion—our experiences are real to us, and we genuinely live in them. When it is said, "The world has no existence," it really means, "The world has no absolute existence." It only exists relative to our minds, perceived by our five senses. This mix of existence and non-existence is Maya. It is the projection or manifestation of the Infinite through our finite minds.
Similarly, Maya in Seekers has a consistent interpretation with that in Hinduism, aligning with how SITM is structured: reality is a dream, and everything in "reality" is merely an illusion.
| "All your struggles and sufferings, all your joys and delights-all of it, Viola..." He paused, then repeated those words with such gravity such intensity, that they were imprinted in my soul: "Just a dream." |
"Still in Yuboslovia. I assume... making her little movie. As for who I am-- Well I suppose you could say I make movies, too.
Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that-- I am the movie.
The movie God projected when he dreamed all this in the depths of his divine imagination"
Maya gives substance to the earth, the sky, and humans. If God is the light, then Maya is his shadow. In simple terms, while Maya is the illusion, God is the ultimate Reality, the true reality beyond Maya. This clearly elucidates the qualitative difference between the two.
| "I give substance to the earth, the sky--To you, Lucas. If God is the light--then I am his shadow |
To clarify, Maya in "Seekers" is not solely representative of the Maya in Hinduism, although she is explicitly identified as the same figure from Hinduism. She is also known by various names across different spiritual traditions, as she exists in many forms.
| The hindus call her Maya, lucas! The Goddess of Illusion. All spiritual paths know me by different names. I exist as many form as there are thoughts in your head. This form is for you. Keep away, Lukie--she's dangerous! She's-- You have no idea what I am. | „ |
This essentially means that Maya is more of a "composite" being, rather than being just the Maya from Hinduism. It is further explained that Maya desires humans to remain in her false reality rather than merging with God, as this preserves her existence. Without anyone to experience her, she would cease to exist.
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It is explained that God uses Maya so that everyone can find him and his love through its expression, which exist inside Maya. It also further clarified that Maya is simply a dream of God and is a part of him
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Now Let's talk about God.
God in this sense is Brahman, an infinite, formless, and boundless oneness. Maya, as understood in Hinduism, is not confined to a single being. God represents the ultimate reality, the true essence beyond Maya. In contrast, the reality we experience, Maya, is an illusionary reflection of this true reality—God. Maya is like a dream, a deceptive reality envisioned by God. It is essentially "the movie" we perceive as reality, while God is the projectionist behind it.
Everything in creation was essentially part of him, part of his will and expression.
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The Primal Ocean is an ocean of endless nothingness that encompasses all of creation down to its roots; a formless realm of limitless oneness where all souls will dissolve into god, who comprises everything. This ocean of infinite oneness held and expressed the true essence of the love that gave Maya her purpose and existence, and she feared that herself and all things in creation would return to the void and dissolve into God's essence upon outliving their missions. It’s known as the heart and core of creation behind, beyond, and within all planes of existence.
God created the concept of duality; Darkness and Light, Pleasure and Pain, Worlds and Sun, Space and Time, Birth and Death, Infinite and Limitations. God proceeds to create new life from his tears, evolving from stone to vegetables, fish to bird to animal to human.
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