How does Chapter 26 explain the relationship between the Self, Maya, and the perceived world using analogies?

Chapter 26 uses several powerful analogies to explain the philosophical relationship between the Self, the ultimate reality, and the perceived world, which is an illusion of Maya. The universe is likened to a 'city reflected in a mirror,' which appears real but does not truly exist there. It is also compared to a 'dream born of desires,' which feels vivid but vanishes upon waking. Perhaps the most classic analogy mentioned is that of mistaking a rope for a snake due to ignorance. As this chapter explains, these examples illustrate that the entire world is a display of Maya with no independent existence outside the Self, a truth realized only through the Guru's grace.