Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Illustrations xi
4. Guide to Pronunciation and Terminology xiii
5. Acknowledgments xv
6. 1. Introduction: Transformation and Contradiction 1
7. 2. Myths about Dreams 61
8. 3. Myths about Illusion 81
9. 4. Epistemology in Narrative: Tales from the Yogavāsistha 127
10. 5. Ontology in Narrative: More Tales from the Yogavāsistha 206
11. 6. The Art of Illusion 260
12. Conclusion 297
13. Appendixes 305
14. Abbreviations 310
15. Notes 311
16. Bibliography 339
17. Index of Names and Terms 347
18. Subject Index 357
19. Addenda to the Second Printing 363