Mayin

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"Life-giver"; a Tungus god of souls. Mayin was responsible for giving souls to newborn babies. When this does not happen the baby is soulless. The Tungus believe that those who live a good life would be housed in a heaven ruled by Mayin.

"Mayin" meaning one who has the art & skill of enchantment is a Sanskrit word representing Hindu Gods 'Brahma' & 'Shiv'. 'Mayin' means - the Creator of the Universe. In addition, Māyin/Māyī, also is a name of Brahmā, Śiva, Agni and Kāma.

This also is one of the 108 names of Shri Krishna and hence the mantra Om Mayine Namaha. Mayine is the creator and master of Maya.

The feminine version Mayini(Māyinī) means creator of universe and is a name of Rādhā in the Rādhāṣṭādaśaśatanāma.