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== Dada == | == Dada == | ||
Dada is an honorific used to refer monks. The literal meaning of the word "dada" is "brother" or "elder brother". | Dada is an honorific used to refer to monks. The literal meaning of the word "dada" is "brother" or "elder brother". | ||
== Didi == | == Didi == | ||
Didi is an honorific used to refer nuns. The literal meaning of the word "didi" is "sister" or "elder sister". | Didi is an honorific used to refer to nuns. The literal meaning of the word "didi" is "sister" or "elder sister". | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 18:20, 30 October 2013
This page includes a list of honorifics used in Ananda Marga or the Margis.
Acarya
Ácárya means teacher, especially spiritual teacher. Ácárya for a male teacher, ácáryá for a female teacher. It is an honorific used to refer to teachers. The literal meaning of the word "ácárya" is "one who teaches by his own conduct"[1] (ácára means conduct).
Dada
Dada is an honorific used to refer to monks. The literal meaning of the word "dada" is "brother" or "elder brother".
Didi
Didi is an honorific used to refer to nuns. The literal meaning of the word "didi" is "sister" or "elder sister".
References
- ^ "Ácarańát pát́hayati iti ácáryah"