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Indrajala (Sanskrit: इन्द्रजाल) is a Sanskrit word common to most Indian languages, which means Indra's net, magic, deception, fraud, conjuring, jugglery, sorcery etc. In Hinduism the first creator of ''maya'' in this universe was Indra. The term ''Indrajala'' was used instead of ''maya'' in the ancient days. Since Indra represents God and God’s creation of this universe can be considered a magical act, this whole world is ''Indrajala'' (a net of Indra), an illusion. In a similar fashion the human magician applies the magic called ''Indrajala'' in imitation of his divine forerunners and thus spreads his net of ''maya'' over those he has chosen to be the object of his manipulations. He creates something before the eyes of the spectators which does not really exist, or which only exist in the spectators’ minds as a result of his powers. If one confines ''Indrajala'' to its stricter sense of creation of illusory appearances before the public, it is understandable that this activity was very apt to become an image for the great "Illusion" which holds ignorant mankind in its grasp. According to the Advaita philosophers there is no difference between ''avidya'' (''ignorance'') and ''moha'' ("delusion") as factors which lead to "human bondage". Magic and Religion sometimes go together. The most important source for the knowledge of Vedic magic is Atharvaveda. Those ''mantras'' of the Vedas that are meant for ''shanti'', for allaying fears and evils, for greater welfare and for extension of life, etc., are called ''Pratyangiramantrah'' or ''Atharvanah'', but those which are meant for harming others i.e. ''abhichara'', are called ''Angiramantrah'' or ''Angirasah''. The fundamental power (of Brahman) which penetrates existence is neutral by itself, it is contended that the same can be utilised by qualified specialists for good as well as for evil ends. To scare the enemy is the aim of Indrajala. Kamandaka and the Puranas include ''Upeksha'', ''Maya'' and ''Indrajala'' as sub-methods of diplomacy. ''Indrajala'' is the use of stratagems for victory over the enemy and according to Kautilya it comes under ''Bheda''. ==See also== * Indra's Net 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Indrajala」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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