Maya is that which can be measured. The whole world can be measured, that is why it is Maya. All the five elements - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether - can be measured.
Measurement is always relative and not absolute. Example: If something weighs 6 kilos on the earth, it then weighs only 1 kilo on the moon. The light of the star you see today is not really today's light. It has taken at least 4 years for the light to reach you! Both size and weight change in air, water and earth. So "measure" is illusive and not dependable. Your bones, skin, body, environment and five elements can be measured; you can put a value to it. So, the whole world is Maya!
All measures are relative understanding. Einstein's theory of relativity correlates with the Advaita (non-dual) philosophy.
But what is not Maya? All that cannot be measured is not Maya. You cannot say 1 ounce of love, 2 ounces of peace, 5 kilos of happiness, Can YOU be measured? It is not possible. Your body has weight, but not YOU. Truth cannot be measured, Ananda (joy) cannot be measured, beauty cannot be measured. All these are part of Consciousness or Easwara (Divine) and are called MAYI.
Also read articles from Gurudev's official blog:
1. How to get out of the web of Maya?: CLICK HERE TO READ
2. What is Maya? Explained by Gurudev: CLICK HERE TO READ
3. Three types of Space: CLICK HERE TO READ
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Guruji u told maya is that which can be measured. U also told space is also measured. But the space is (anant)the brahman. It cannot be measured.
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