Krishna is compared to sunshine and maya is compared to darkness. Wherever there is sunshine, there cannot be darkness. As soon as one takes to Krishna consciousness, the darkness of illusion (the influence of the external energy) will immediately vanish.
“On one’s own, it is impossible to conquer Maya and leave her behind. There is no means to do it other than through the grace of the saints.”
O Govinda! Feeling Your separation, I am considering a moment to be like twelve years or more. Tears are flowing from my eyes like torrents of rain, and I am feeling all vacant in the world in your absence.
Because its our most potent weapon against her. To the degree you allow her to distract you from chanting well, you become malleable to her will.