What are some of the analogies used to explain the illusory nature of Maya?

Chapter 50 provides several powerful analogies to illustrate how Maya (illusion) works. One example is how a rope in dim light can be mistaken for a snake, or how a shell might appear to contain silver, demonstrating how one thing can appear as something else entirely. Another analogy is the mirage, where the sun's rays create the illusion of water. A particularly vivid example is that of a lit firebrand (kolit) being whirled around quickly, which creates the visual illusion of a solid circle of fire (Agni-kankan), even though the circle itself has no real existence. These examples show how Maya produces a non-existent world from a real substratum.