Swami Atulananda: “Did not his teachings differ somewhat from Shankaracharya’s maya theory?”
Swami Turiyananda: “Yes, Shankara taught only one phase, how to get freedom, nirvana. Our Master first made one free and then taught how one should live in the world. His touch would make one free. But those who follow his instructions also get free. His words have such shakti [power]. Be free first. Do away with name and form and the entire universe. Then see Mother in all. Then be Her playfellow.” (Source: God Lived with Them)