Can you explain the concept of Maya using the analogies mentioned in the source material?

The teachings in Chapter 50 use several powerful analogies to illustrate the deceptive nature of Maya, or worldly illusion. It is compared to mistaking a rope for a snake or seeing the illusion of silver in a shell. Another example given is the mirage, which appears real due to the sun's rays but is just an illusion. A particularly vivid analogy is that of a person whirling a lit firebrand, which creates the appearance of a continuous 'circle of fire' that has no actual existence. These examples demonstrate how Maya creates a seemingly real but ultimately non-existent world, a delusion that can affect even the wise.