How does Chapter 26 explain the concept of Maya and the nature of the physical world?

According to Chapter 26, the physical world is described as an illusion, a play and marvel of Maya. The text uses several analogies to explain this, stating that the universe is like a city reflected in a mirror or a dream that vanishes upon waking. It further illustrates this point by mentioning how ignorance causes a rope to be mistaken for a snake. The chapter clarifies that this entire visible world is illusory and has no independent existence outside of the Self. This illusion dissolves with the attainment of true knowledge, which occurs when the time for awakening through the Guru's word arrives, revealing the light of non-dual bliss.