Swami B. V. Tripurari Live Q&A; October 4, 2026: From the Buddha to Mahaprabhu

Questions in this session:

Can you give a brief historical overview of the development of thought from the Buddha to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu?

How can you measure things within consciousness, as it is beyond time and space?

Sometimes it is said that Brahmavadis attain Brahman while Mayavadis do not as they offend the form of Bhagavan. But why would Shankara teach a path that leads nowhere?

In Sri Sanatana Goswami's commentary to the Brhad-Bhagavatamrta, Sri Narada Muni is called the adi-guru for bhakti. What does that mean?

Can you explain the teaching that one should hide one's deity, guru, mantra, and mala? Because it is also said, for example, that one should glorify one's guru.

We are worshipping so many forms of Bhagavan, such as Sri Krishna, Balarama, Mahaprabhu, and Nityananda along with their shakti counterparts such as Srimati Radharani. We also worship our gurus. I find it hard to direct my devotion in so many directions. Can you help me understand this?