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Re: Theos-World Re: Maya and Beyond

Dec 06, 2002 06:51 PM
by leonmaurer


In a message dated 12/06/02 11:21:42 AM, redrosarian@yahoo.com writes:

>--- In theos-talk@y..., leonmaurer@a... wrote:
>> (From American Heritage Dictionary)
>> Delusion: 1. a. The act or process of deluding...
>> 
>> Illusion: 1. a. An erroneous perception of reality...
>
>What you have described is the exoteric meaning of illusion and 
>delusion. I have yet to hear the esoteric meaning of the words.

There's no such thing as an "esoteric meaning" of the English words 
"illusion" and "delusion." Everything that is written down publicly is 
exoteric -- such as their dictionary definitions.

As "esoteric" means, "Intended for or understood by only a particular group" 
(ref: an esoteric cult) and "Not publicly disclosed; confidential" -- the 
esoteric meaning of "illusion" or "delusion" with respect to Theosophy or 
Buddhism, are the meanings these teachings infer for the equivalent word 
"Maya." 

LHM



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