Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 >1. What is the meaning of "Srila" in "Srila Prabhupada"? >2. What does "la" means in "Srila"? "SRI" IS BASICALLY A NOUN & IS ALSO USED AS AN ADJECTIVE. According to Sanskrit Dictionary, "Sri" as a noun, means Srimati Radharani, Laxmidevi, wealth, opulence, beauty, fame, knowledge, strength, any virtue or excellence etc. etc. Also "Sri" as an adjective means splendid, radiant, adorning (decorated) etc. So when "Sri" is used for Visnu Tattva, it can be taken both as a noun and an adjective. But whenever it is used for the jiva tattva, it is used as an adjective. "SRILA" IS AN ADJECTIVE OF THE NOUN "SRI" "Sri-la" means one who possesses wealth (i.e rich), opulence, beauty etc.etc. "Sri" also means the three Vedas. So "Srila" means learned personality who knows the three Vedas. "Sri" means Srimati Radharani. "Srila" means one who possesses the lotus feet of Srimati Radharani is his heart. "Sri" is the name of one of the six ragas or musical modes.(masculine) "Srila" means expertise in music, especially in the "Sri" raga. Your servant, Nayana-ranjana das Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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