How does Chapter 26 describe the concept of Maya and its relationship to the Self?

According to the teachings in Chapter 26, Maya is the force that creates the illusion of the physical world. The text explains that all objects, from the Creator Brahma down to a blade of grass, are imagined and part of this grand display. This illusion is compared to mistaking a rope for a snake or a garland due to ignorance of one's true nature. The chapter clarifies that this visible world is not separate from the Self but is rather an illusory projection that dissolves with the attainment of true knowledge. This awakening, as described in Chapter 26, occurs through the Guru's word, revealing that the true nature of the Self is self-luminous and eternal, while the world is merely a play of Maya.