The text in Chapter 50 identifies several human behaviors and mindsets as manifestations of Maya or Avidya. These include the deep-seated identification with the physical body, expressed as "I am the body," and the attachment to worldly possessions and relationships, such as one's wife and home, which is called a "vain effort." The scripture also describes the "ropes of thirst for sons, cattle, etc." that bind individuals. Furthermore, intellectual pride is highlighted as a cause for dissatisfaction, such as when someone thinks, "Skilled in scriptures, possessing genius, there is no other equal to me." Chapter 50 states that the wise must first remove these veils for true knowledge to arise.
What kind of personal attitudes and attachments are considered forms of ignorance or Maya?
📖 Chapter 50