How does Chapter 26 explain the concept of Maya and the role of the Guru in overcoming this illusion?

According to Chapter 26, the entire universe and all physical objects are a manifestation of Maya, an illusion that seems real but has no independent existence outside the Self. The text uses powerful analogies, comparing the world to a city reflected in a mirror or a dream that disappears upon waking. It further explains that due to ignorance, we mistake this illusion for reality, just as one might mistake a rope for a snake. The chapter emphasizes that in the world, only the Guru is capable of granting the disciple the true knowledge required to see past this illusion and realize the self-luminous nature of the Self.