What analogies does Chapter 26 use to explain the illusory nature of the world?

According to the teachings in Chapter 26, the physical world is considered an illusion because it is a creation of Maya, lacking independent existence outside the true Self. The text uses several powerful analogies to convey this idea. It compares the universe to a city reflected in a mirror, which appears real but isn't truly there. It is also likened to a dream born of desires that feels real but dissolves upon waking. Finally, Chapter 26 uses the classic example of mistaking a rope for a snake due to ignorance, which is corrected by the light of true knowledge from a Guru.