Chapter 17 explains that we become deluded by the Maya of infatuation, which causes us to forget our true nature. This illusion leads to the confusion of bodily ego, making us feel bound by our association with the body, much like a parrot tied to a tube. The text describes the concept of "I and mine" as a mirage that arises from this delusion. To overcome this, Chapter 17 advises that one must recognize this entanglement, think clearly to see past the illusion, and release the tightly held attachments to fly free, thus realizing one's true, unbound self.
How does Chapter 17 explain the concept of Maya and the illusion of 'I and mine'?
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