Guest guest Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 > > When writing to one's spiritual master or about him, should we > > capitalize the initial letter in the words like: Him, His, Your...? > > The BBT standard is that capitals like that are reserved for Vishnu tattva > and Srimate Radharani. > > ys, jdd That standard is for the books, it seems. In his own letters to his disciples, as you can see from the Folio, Srila Prabhupada _sometimes_ refers to his own spiritual master as "Him", etc. Here are some samples: Letter to Mr. Nakano (18 April 1961) -- without title capitals: "I met my spiritual master Late Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami in 1922 and he desired me to preach in the foreign countries the spiritual movement started by Lord Caitanya for enlightenment of all materialistic men all over the world." Letter to Ved Prakash (28 July 1958): "My spiritual master Om Visnupada Sri Sri Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja wanted it and just trying to serve Him without any personal whim." Letter to Kirtanananda (7 April 1967): "Of course I do not reply your each and every letter, I always think of you because you are all my heart and soul. I am so pleased to have your association and I always thank my Spiritual Master Om Visnupada Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja for His favor by sending me some sincere representative of Him in missionary activities in this part of the world. I came here to execute His Will and by His Grace I have so many good souls like you, Brahmananda, Satsvarupa, Hayagriva, Rayarama, Haridasa, Mukunda etc." Your servant, Vidvan Gauranga das Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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