Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 > We are not ashamed to admit that this fact was experienced in our > practical life. Were we not favored by His Divine Grace Srimad > Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Maharaja, by our first meeting for a few > minutes only, it would have been impossible for us to accept this mighty > task of describing Srimad-Bhagavatam in English. > > >>> Ref. VedaBase => SB 1.13.29 > > Hare Krishna Maharajas, Prabhus, and Matajis > PAMHO, AGTSP > Why Srila Prabhupada referred to himself as "we" in this purport or many > other places? > yhs > vpd Srila Prabhupada is using the proverbial "royal we" in his writings, a common use in Old English in stead of "I" or "you", and most especially when the user is superior to his audience, like a master to his servant or a member royalty to their subjects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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