Chapter 22 employs a profound metaphor of a rope and a snake to explain the Sadguru's relationship with reality and illusion. The text states that in dim light, a rope can be mistaken for a snake, creating fear. It posits that the Sadguru is the "creator of the snake-like tendency" (illusion) and also the one who "gives it the form of a rope" (reveals the truth). Ultimately, He is the one who removes the fear born from this confusion. This section of Chapter 22 describes the Sadguru as the formless origin of both the seen and unseen, a nature so deep that even the Vedas "became silent" in their attempt to describe it, illustrating His supreme power over perception and reality.
How does Chapter 22 use metaphors to explain the Sadguru's role in creating and dispelling illusion?
📖 Chapter 22