Some surfaces not only reflect the sunlight, but they are capable of forming an image of the source. Some names and forms produced by maya can reflect consciousness. What are these names and forms? Very simple. You have one. It's called the mind. In fact, right now, if you look subtly, where do you find consciousness,. you'll say, why ii in me and in the person next to me. No, be careful.
Question and Answer session lead by Swami Sarvapriyananda as part of a spiritual retreat at the Vedanta Society of New York on Dec 31st, 2017.