Question: How about the Mayavadis (Shankarites) can they attain self realization? Can at any point of time a Mayavadi become a vaishnava (by association of a Uttama adhikari). Is it possible?
Answer By Romapada Swami: Yes, by the mercy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the sannyasis of Benares and Sarvabauma Bhattacarya became pure devotees, and thus self-realized.