Category:My Name (Prabhupada)
Theme Analysis
Śrīla Prabhupāda spoke about his name not as a matter of personal ego, but as a sacred identity tied to his service and the reputation of the disciplic succession. He shared intimate details of his life with his disciples, from his childhood name “Nandu” to how Kṛṣṇa arranged the circumstances that led him to accept the renounced order of sannyāsa. Śrīla Prabhupāda viewed the relationship between himself and his followers like that of a father and his sons; he had worked hard to establish a respectable name in the world, and he looked to his disciples to maintain that honor through their own exemplary character. He taught them that using his personal name when offering obeisances was essential to avoiding the pitfall of impersonalism. Above all, Śrīla Prabhupāda was protective of the truth associated with his name, correcting rumors and misrepresentations with the firm love of a spiritual father who wanted his children to stand on the solid ground of authorized knowledge.
- A Sacred Heritage: Śrīla Prabhupāda traced his identity back to his original genealogical line and the names given to him in childhood, showing that his entire life was a preparation for his mission.
- The Weight of Reputation: He expressed a deep desire for his disciples to maintain a respectable position in society, noting that their conduct would directly reflect upon his own name and legacy.
- Personal Relationship over Impersonalism: Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasized that in devotional service, the use of the spiritual master's specific name is vital for a genuine, personal connection.
- Authority and Authenticity: He remained vigilant against those who would use his name to spread rumors or unauthorized documents, teaching his disciples to always seek direct and authorized representation.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Prabhupāda - His Name, Identity, and Representation.
Pages in category "My Name (Prabhupada)"
The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total.
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- I have been asked by Srila Prabhupad to enquire who has had this document prepared without Srila Prabhupad's authority being given? It is understood from Bali Maradan that it has taken over one year to prepare this document
- I note that you are ready to accommodate Srila Prabhupad in his come there. In the meantime what about this road that is being constructed?
- If the letter you receive in my name are simply requests for information, then you may answer on my behalf
- In the business circle, I got very good name, and with whom I was dealing business, they were very satisfied. But Krsna made so trick that He broke everything, and He obliged me to take sannyasa
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- On the map of Vrndavana it is still called Chattikara Road. Also still on the letterhead. If the municipality has decided to rename the road in my name, why it is not yet changed?
- One thing I observed in that article, there is publication of my name, Swami A.C. Bhaktivedanta. So this indicates that your tour in Europe is going to be very successful
- Our (Prabhupada's) family gotra, or original genealogical line, is the Gautama-gotra, or line of disciples of Gautama Muni, and our surname is De
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- So far my name being inserted just on the left hand of the Lord, is also very much appreciated
- So far my name is concerned, there is no need of adding Tridandi Goswami, but simply have it as A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, as it is already done in my other books, it will be continued
- So far the title Swami is concerned, although this word is used generally for Sannyasins, this Swami is my particular name as Sannyasi. Therefore, it must be suffixed at the end of my real name, A.C. Bhaktivedanta
- Srila Prabhupada has especially requested that henceforth there should be no approaches made to Alfred Ford or his family members for donations for temples
- Suppose this life I am human being; next life I may not be human being. This statement was not liked by the newspaper man. He was told that next life you can become animal, so he has published in my name, - The svami can become animal
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- The program executed by you on Janmastami and Nandotsava Days appears to be very nice and I am so glad that you remember my childhood name Nandu given by one of my uncles
- The system of management will go on as it is now. There is no need of changing. The money which is in my personal name in different banks, that is being spent for the society, and it will be society property
- This rumor that within a few years there will be police repression and people will have no more money to buy books and sankirtana will stop is completely bogus. Whoever told you that is a rascal, saying it in my name. I never said that
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- You can do it as you are doing it, but it is advisable to consult directly with Srila Prabhupada on such a matter specially if you are making some change in any of the publishing, that should be consulted with Srila Prabhupada first. Kindly do this
- You have written All Glories to Our Guru Maharaja. This is impersonalism. As soon as we offer obeisances to guru, the name should be there