Can you explain the analogy of the snake and the rope as it is used in Chapter 22?

📖 Chapter 22

The analogy of the snake and the rope in Chapter 22 illustrates the Guru's power over illusion and reality. The text explains that in dim light, a rope can be mistaken for a snake, creating fear. The Sadguru is described as the "creator of the snake-like tendency" and also "the one who gives it the form of a rope." This means the Guru is the source of the illusion that causes fear, but is also the one who ultimately removes that fear by revealing the true nature of things. As Chapter 22 states, "You are the creator of fear, And in the end, You are the one who removes it," signifying that the Guru controls both the perceived problem and its ultimate resolution.


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