Chapter 26 mentions a mirror in a couple of different ways. What do these analogies signify?

The mirror analogy in Chapter 26 serves two distinct philosophical purposes. Firstly, it is used to describe the illusory nature of the universe, which is said to be like 'a city reflected in a mirror'—it appears to exist but is not truly there. This highlights the concept of Maya. Secondly, the author prays to Baba to 'make my mind like a mirror so the stamp of self-knowledge may manifest.' As described in the chapter, this suggests a desire for a pure, clear, and undistorted mind, free from false logic, that can perfectly reflect the truth of the Self imparted by the Guru.