Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 Dear Jahnava Nitai Prabhu, Thank you for your comments. > In some traditions one does use honorific titles while addressing oneself. But, as far as I know, Srila Prabhupada didn't, and it is he whom we follow. > Having said that, I havent heard in the past of any previous devotee using > the title maharaja while addressing himself. In the Gaudiya line we > generally find the opposite. Saints like Bhaktivinoda, Narottama Dasa, and > Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji have usually referred to themselves in derogatory > manners. Yes. > In regards to the present case, one reason the title "Maharaja" may have > been used is that a disciple or secretary may have typed the sannyasi's > letter, and he would have been used to addressing his guru as "maharaja" > and subsequently signed the letters with that title. In this case, I think it unlikely. > As far as devotees being initiated into the title "Maharaja" in ISKCON, > that does sound odd. It's going on. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Yours in his service, Mahadyuti dasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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