Question :What all this planet, stars etc., they just formed without any reason from maya?
Prabhuji : Creation by universal intelligence Ishvara.
Question: I am still not clear with the difference between Brahman, Ishwara, jeevatma, body/mind. If Ishwara = Krishna in Bhagavad Gita then he sounds like Brahman, could you please explain more?
Prabhuji : Parabrahman is beyond creation. Saguna Brahman (Ishvara) – God controls creation. Parabrahman appears as Saguna Brahma. Narayana is Parabrahman – beyond creation. Vishnu is God controlling creation. Vishnu incarnates as Krishna.
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Student: Guruji, how will one get his Guru? When he is ready with all his work (Sravana, manana, nidhidyasa) and Guru will automatically connect him?
Prabhuji: You need to focus on spiritual education – Shravana Manana Nidhidhyasa under competent teachers. It is best if you get realised Master. Realised Master is called Brahmanistha in Vedanta. Realised Master also should be Shrotriya – teach you through examples and teaching techniques (prakriyas) based on Vedanta. Divine Grace will guide you in meeting Guru. In the meantime, you need to keep up your effort in understanding scriptures.