Premanand Maharaj Ji
How will I recognise God if he appears in front of me?
Recognising God needs a vision from the Guru
Bhagwan is present in every form, but seeing him needs a subtle, divine, loving vision given through the Guru. Without that vision we cannot recognise him everywhere.
If Bhagwan does not want to be recognised, no one can recognise him. Only he can give the recognition, if he wishes.