In Chapter 22, the text uses a powerful metaphor to explain the role of the Sadguru in relation to illusion and reality. It describes how in dim light, a rope can be mistaken for a snake, creating fear. The chapter explains that the Guru, Sainath, is the creator of this 'snake-like tendency' or illusion, but He is also the one who reveals the truth—the rope—and thus removes the fear. As the verses state, 'You are the creator of fear, And in the end, You are the one who removes it.' This teaching highlights that the Guru is the source of both the perceived world of illusion and the ultimate reality that dispels it, showing his complete control over existence.
How does Chapter 22 explain the nature of illusion and fear through the analogy of the rope and the snake?
📖 Chapter 22