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"When Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura retired from public life, it was clear that

among his many sons, disciples, and followers, only Sri Siddhanta Sarasvati

could carry forward the mission he had started. Only Sri Siddhanta Sarasvati

was sufficiently learned, dedicated, and bold to confront and dissolve the

myriad confusing philosophical misconceptions that threatened to multiply

uncontrollably if left unchecked. Yet by necessity Srila Bhaktisiddhanta

Sarasvati's tactics had to differ from those of his venerable father..."

 

 

In the above, from a discussion of apparent differences between Srila

Bhaktivinoda Thakura and Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, both pre- and

post-sannyasa names of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati are used.

 

The pre-sannyasa name is appropriate for the specific period being referred

to in that section (i.e. just after Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura retired from

public life).

 

But the post-sannyasa name is appropriate in reference to his tactics, which

he continued to employ after accepting sannyasa and until his disappearance.

 

I am informed that this mid-paragraph change of name from pre- to

post-sannyasa may be considered by the reader as a lapse in careful editing.

 

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