مایہ

māya (prob.=S. मातृ का), s.m. Source, root, origin, principle, essence, substance (cf. māwā); wealth, money, cash, means; capital (in trade), stock, principal; fund;—measure; quantity; amount;—ferment, leaven:—māya joṛnā, To amass wealth; to hoard money:—māya-dār, adj. Thick, solid, strong, substantial; rich, wealthy;—fermented.