What are some examples of Maya's illusion given in the text?

📖 Chapter 50

Chapter 50 provides several powerful examples to illustrate the play of Maya, or illusion. It describes how a rope can appear as a snake, how silver seems to appear in a shell, and how the sun's rays can create the illusion of a mirage. Another vivid example is how whirling a single lit firebrand creates the appearance of a solid 'circle of fire' (Agni-kankan), which doesn't actually exist. Beyond these perceptual illusions, the text also points to psychological delusions, such as the pride of a scholar who thinks no one is their equal, or the attachment that makes one think, 'I am the body, mine are wife and home.' These examples from Chapter 50 show how Maya operates on both a cosmic and personal level.


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