Is ‘Maya’ an illusion?
Maya means 'Measurement'. It doesn't mean the world isn't "there"; it means our perception is limited, like seeing a 2D screen as 3D.

Maya means 'Measurement'. It doesn't mean the world isn't "there"; it means our perception is limited, like seeing a 2D screen as 3D.
It is a Vibration. It is the resonance of the vacuum. Studies show 'Om' synchronizes brain hemispheres and reduces stress.
It was 'Integrative'. While others practiced bloodletting, Indian doctors performed cataract surgeries and prescribed diets based on metabolic types.
It is a Monistic Philosophy. It argues observer and observed are one. It is closer to the "Observer Effect" in Quantum Mechanics than "belief."
Yes, via the Dashavatara. The sequence of incarnations (Fish -> Amphibian -> Boar -> Human) mirrors biological evolution with poetic precision.
It is biological metaphor. It refers to the Pineal gland—the seat of higher intuition. It’s about seeing through logic what physical eyes miss.
Physical postures are only 1/8th of Yoga. Yoga is a complete science of the mind. Its goal is to still mental noise so the true self can be realized.
It is built on the Scientific Method. The Nyaya school requires Observation and Inference. Science and spirituality were seen as two sides of the same coin.
The concept existed. While Vaimanika Shastra is modern, ancient texts describe Vimanas. Whether literal or metaphorical, the "idea" of flight was deeply embedded.
Yes. Shushruta is the Father of Surgery. His descriptions of rhinoplasty and skin grafting form the foundational logic of modern reconstructive surgery.