Ramana maharshi and yoga Vasistha Claim the world is an illusion
From their awareness of self consciousness, I am sure it is true.
But for those caught in this world it is Real and a night mare.
Sadly pinching ourselves can’t wake up. Maybe a liberated Guru can do that

So what is the solution. Waking up is a slow process.
We want to cling to the illusion. We want to go from this world to the illusion of heaven and send our enemies to illusion of hell.
The vairagi wakes up because he wants to wake up
Those Who want to sleep why would God wake up that child?