What are some of the examples used in the text to explain the illusory nature of Maya or Avidya?

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 50

Chapter 50 uses several powerful analogies to illustrate how Maya, or Avidya, creates illusions that deceive perception. For example, it notes that a rope can appear to be a snake, or the shiny interior of a shell can be mistaken for silver. Another common illusion mentioned is the mirage, which people see but is merely a play of the sun's rays. A very specific example given is that of a person whirling a lit firebrand (kolit) in a circle. This action creates the visual illusion of a continuous circle of fire (Agni-kankan), even though the circle itself has no independent reality. These examples demonstrate how the delusion of Maya can produce a seemingly real but ultimately non-existent world.


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