Acharya Prashant narrates the story of Narad Muni and Shri Krishna to explain the nature of Maya. In the story, Narad Muni asks Shri Krishna about Maya and is sent to fetch water. During this task, he gets distracted by a beautiful woman, marries her, has children, and spends twelve years in a worldly life, completely forgetting his original purpose. When a flood washes everything away, Shri Krishna reappears, revealing that only half an hour had passed. Acharya Prashant explains that Maya is the illusion where something non-existent feels real and significant, causing one to forget the Divine. He emphasizes that we often fail to recognize Maya while we are under its influence, mistakenly believing we are wise and aware.
