How does the text explain the concept of Maya using real-world examples?

The text illustrates the deceptive power of Maya by providing several analogies. As explained in Chapter 50, Maya causes one thing to appear as something else entirely. For instance, a rope might be mistaken for a snake, or the nacre inside a shell might appear as silver. The text also mentions how the sun's rays can create the illusion of a mirage. A particularly vivid example is the 'Agni-kankan' or circle of fire, which appears when a lit firebrand is whirled around rapidly. While the fire is real, the circle is an illusion. These examples demonstrate how Maya produces a non-existent world from a real substance, a delusion so powerful that even the wise are said to be helpless before it.