How does Chapter 26 explain the concept of Maya, and what role does the Guru play in overcoming it?

In Chapter 26, Maya is described as the force creating the illusion of the physical world. The text uses analogies to explain this, stating that the universe is like a city in a mirror or a dream born of desires—it appears real but has no independent existence. It also compares the ignorance caused by Maya to mistaking a rope for a snake. According to this chapter, this powerful illusion can only be dissolved through true knowledge, which is granted by the Guru. The text explicitly states, "In the world, only the Guru is capable of granting the knowledge of Truth to a disciple." The Guru's words are the catalyst for awakening, allowing the "light of non-dual bliss" to shine forth and dispel the darkness of the illusory world.