Māyā as epistemological category, not metaphysical claim

The concept of Māyā has long been misunderstood as a metaphysical claim about the nature of reality, but a closer examination of Indian philosophical traditions reveals that it is better understood as an epistemological category, highlighting the limitations and distortions of human perception. By recognizing Māyā as a way of describing the process of knowledge formation, rather than a statement about the world itself, we can gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationships between the human subject, the world, and the pursuit of knowledge. This subtle yet profound distinction has far-reaching implications for our understanding of Indian philosophy, particularly in the context of Advaita Vedanta and Yoga.

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