Guest guest Posted December 30, 1999 Report Share Posted December 30, 1999 > On 29 Dec 1999, Sraddha dd wrote: > > > > I won't disagree that there has been improper application of Srila > > > Prabhupada's teachings on the role of women in the movement. But > > > addressing a lady as "Mataji", ie. mother, is a sign of respect. Why > > > are you trying to change that? These two postings seem to lack any > > > understanding of Vedic culture. > > > > > Because it was already changed and it wasn't the sign of respect. I > > get > > really a bad feeling when somebody calls me a mataji. > > Ys. Sraddha dd > > So you should control that bad feeling (a function of the material mind) > with your superior intelligence. Otherwise, why should we get a bad > feeling upon being addressed with all due and genuine respect? And you > should know that "prabhu" has also been sufficiently misused by male > devotees addressing "prabhus" disrespectfully. In these cases, it's the > consciousness, not the honorifics, that needs to be changed, isn't it? like there are certain bhajans that are okey, but because they are chanted by sahajiyas it is not recommended to chant them. Bhajans are still okey but we do not want to be in the same boat with these people. Same here. I would never call a person who feels uncomfortable with mataji or prabhu with these names. Just out of respect. You can find so many quotes but being personal and respectful appropriately to what peoples feeling are is more important than thousand of quotes. asva no prabhu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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