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Posted: 13 years ago

Originally posted by: Urmila11

Prayers to the Queen of Goddesses,

Shrimati Radharani

Sri Prarthana-paddhati [Stavamala]

In his Sri Prarthana-paddhati [Stavamala], Srila Rupa goswami prays:

"O Queen of Vrndavana, O Radharani, Your complexion is like molten gold, Your doe-like eyes are captivatingly restless, a million full and brilliant moons wane before Your lustrous countenance, and a blue sari, having stolen the hue of a fresh rain-laden cloud, has enwrapped Your exquisite form. O Radha, You are the crest-jewel of all the dallying damsels of Vrndavana, fragrant and pristine like a budding jasmine flower. Your sublime form is adorned with priceless jewelry, and you are the best of all the charming and intelligent gopis. You are decorated with all wonderful excellences and surrounded by eight dedicated and beloved cowherd girls known as the asta-sakhis.

"The ambrosia of Your beautiful lips, red as the bimba fruit, is life-giving syrup to Krsna. O Radha, I am rolling on the banks of the Yamuna, my poor heart filled with anticipation, praying to You with all humility. I am guilty of being an offender, a rascal, a useless wretch--yet I beg You to kindly engage me in even the smallest service to Your lotus feet. O most merciful Lady, it will not become You to ignore this most distressed soul, for Your heart is always overflowing with compassion and love."

Radha-Stuti


radha raseshvari ramya

rama cha paramatmanah

rasodbhava krishna-kanta

krishna-vaksha-sthala-sthita

"Beautiful Shrimate Radharani is the queen and the origin of the rasa dance. She is the giver of pleasure to Krishna, who is the Supersoul in the hearts of all. She is the lover of Krishna and is always situated upon the chest of the Lord."
krishna-pranadhidevi cha

maha-vishnoh prasur api

sarvadya vishnu-maya cha

satya nitya sanatani

"She is the presiding Deity of Krishna's very life, and She is the first of all persons, the energy of Lord Vishnu, the embodiment of truthfulness--eternal and ever-youthful."


brahma-svarupa parama

nirlipta nirguna para

vrinda vrindavane tvam cha

viraja-tata-vasini

"Her form is spiritual, therefore She is transcendental and beyond mundane qualities. She is divine energy and is unattached. O Radha, in Vrindavana You are the leader of the gopis, and You reside on the banks of the Viraja River."


goloka-vasini gopi

gopisha gopa-matrika

sananda paramananda

nanda-nandana-kamini

"She is a resident of Goloka Vrindavana and is a cowherd damsel. She is the queen of the gopis and the divine mother of the cowherd boys. She is joyful and always experiencing the highest bliss, and She incites lusty desires in the heart of the son of Nanda (Lord Krishna)."

vrishabhanu-suta shanta

kanta purnatama tatha

kamya kalavati-kanya

tirtha-putra sati shubha

"Radha is the daughter of Maharaja Vrishabhanu. She is very peaceful and lovely. She is completely contented and fulfilled, very pleasing and is the daughter of Kalavati. She is the purifier of the tirthas (holy places) and She is most auspicious and chaste to Lord Krishna."


samsara-sagare ghore

bhitam mam sharanagatam

sarvebhyo 'pi vinirmuktam

kuru radhe surshvari

"O Radha, I have fallen into the horrible ocean of birth and death and am frightened, but I am seeking Your shelter. O queen of the demigods, please free me from all fears."

tvat-pada-padma-yugale

pada-padmalayarcite

dehi mahyam param bhaktim

krishnena parisevite

"O Radhika, please give me transcendental devotional service to Your lotus feet, which are worshiped by Lord Brahma and Lakshmi, and which are served even by Lord Krishna."

tapta-kanchana-gaurangi

radhe vrindavaneshvari

vrishabhanu-sute devi

pranamami hari-priye

"O Shrimati Radharani, I offer my respects to You whose bodily complexion is like molten gold. O Goddess, You are the queen of Vrindavana. You are the daughter of King Vrishabhanu, and are very dear to Lord Krishna."

mahabhava-svarupa tvam

krishna-priya-variyasi

prema-bhakti-prade devi

radhike tvam namamy aham

"O Shrimate Radharani, You are the exalted form of mahabhava, therefore You are the most dear to Krishna. O Goddess, You alone are able to bestow pure love for the Supreme Lord; therefore I offer my humble obeisances unto You."


Shri Radhikastakam

Eight Prayers Glorifying Sri Radhika

by Shrila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami

Text 1

rasa-valita-mrgaksi-mauli-manikya-laksmih
pramudita-muravairi-prema-vapi-marali
vraja-vara-vrsabhanoh punya-girvana-valli
snapayatu nija-dasye radhika mam kada nu

When will Sri Radhika, who is a splendid ruby in the crown of all nectarean doe-eyed girls, a swan swimming in the lake of love for jubilant Lord Krsna, and a celestial vine sprouted from Vraja's exalted King Vrsabhanu, bathe me in Her service?


Text 2

sphurad-aruna-dukula-dyotitodyan-nitamba-
sthalam abhi vara-kanci-lasyam ullasayanti kuca-kalasa-vilasa-sphita-mukta-sara-srih
snapayatu nija-dasye radhika mam kada nu

When will Sri Radhika, who makes the sash of bells dance on Her hips splendid with red silk, and whose necklace of large pearls plays on the waterpots of Her breasts, bathe me in Her service?

Text 3

sarasija-vara-garbhakharva-kantih samudyat-
tarunima-ghanasaraslista-kaishora-sidhuh
dara-vikasita-hasya-syandi-bimbadharagra
snapayatu nija-dasye radhika mam kada nu

When will Sri Radhika, who is as splendid as a great lotus whorl, who is new nectar mixed with the camphor of youth, and whose bimba fruit lips blossom with a gentle smile, bathe me in Her service?

Text 4

ati-catulataram tam kananantar milantam
vraja-nrpati-kumaram viksya sanka-kulaksi madhura-mridu-vacobhih samstuta netra-bhangya
snapayatu nija-dasye radhika mam kada nu

When will Sri Radhika, who, accidentally meeting restless Krsna in the outskirts of the forest, stared at Him with suspicious eyes as he cast amorous glances at Her and flattered Her with many sweet and gentle words, bathe me in Her service?

Text 5

vraja-kula-mahilanam prana-bhutakhilanam
pasupa-pati-grhinyah krsna-vat-prema-patram su-lalita-lalitantah-sneha-phullantaratma
snapayatu nija-dasye radhika mam kada nu


When will Sri Radhika, who the girls of Vraja love as much as their own lives, who the gopa queen Yasoda loves as much as Lord Krsna, and who makes the heart of charming lalita blossom with love, bathe me in Her service?

Text 6

niravadhi sa-visakha sakhi-yutha-prasunaih
srajam iha racayanti vaijayantim vanante agha-vijaya-varorah-preyasi sreyasi sa
snapayatu nija-dasye radhika mam kada nu

When will Sri Radhika, who in the company of Visakha at the forest's edge strings a Vaijayanti garland from the flowers of many trees, and who is the beautiful beloved resting on Lord Krsna's handsome chest, bathe me in Her service?

Text 7

prakatita-nija-vasam snigdha-venu-pranadair
druta-gati-harim arat prapya kunje smitaksi sravana-kuhara-kandum tanvati namra-vaktra
snapayatu nija-dasye radhika mam kada nu

When will Sri Radhika, who smelling the fragrance of Lord Krsna and hearing the sweet sounds of His flute, ran to Him in the forest grove and, scratching Her ears, approached Him with smiling eyes and lowered face, bathe me in Her service?

Text 8

amala-kamala-raji-sparsa-vata-prasite
nija-sarasi nidaghe sayam ullasiniyam parijana-gana-yukta kridayanti bakarim
snapayatu nija-dasye radhika mam kada nu

When will Sri Radhika, who on a summer evening happily plays with Lord Krsna by Her own lake cooled by breezes touching the many splendid lotuses, bathe me in Her service?

Text 9

pathati vimala-ceta mista-radhastakam yah
parihrita-nikhilasa-santatih katarah san pasupa-pati-kumarah kamam amoditas tam
nija-jana-gana-madhye radhikayas tanoti

Pleased with any person who, abandoning all hope of material happiness, and overwhelmed (with love), reads this sweet Sri Radhastaka with a pure heart, the prince of Vraja (Krsna) of His own accord places him among Sri Radha's personal associates.

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Posted: 13 years ago

Originally posted by: Urmila11



"Shrimati Radharani is most dear to Lord Krishna, and Her lake known as Radha-kunda is also very dear to Him. Of all the gopis, Shrimati Radharani is certainly the most beloved." (Padma Purana)

Radhashtami is the anniversary of the appearance day of Shrimati Radharani, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The thrill felt by lovers courting one another, playing jokes and enjoying each other's company, is found in its purified form in the intimate dealings between Radha and Krishna. To understand the transcendental nature of their interactions and derive the full benefit from hearing about them, one must be very fortunate. Without a properly situated consciousness, the conditioned mind will take Radha and Krishna's interactions to be similar to the boyfriend and girlfriend dealings we are accustomed to seeing. Yet, just like the expensive antiques in the living room of the house, the pastimes between Radha and Krishna are meant to be enjoyed by those who understand its value. Put the priceless vase in the hands of children and they are liable to break it, not understanding its importance. With the benediction of wonderful holidays like Radhashtami on the Vaishnava calendar, any person can become familiar with Shrimati Radharani and her important position as Krishna's most beloved.

If you are God and you have someone who makes you extremely happy, it would make sense that your devotees would love her very much as well. We can just imagine the divine character of that pleasure-giving person, how many wonderful qualities they have. The Shri Chaitanya Charitamrita of Krishnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami lists some of Radharani's most important qualities. She appeared on this earth as the daughter of King Vrishabhanu and Mother Kirtida. The exact sequence of events relating to her appearance can vary by creation. The variations found in Vedic literature do not give evidence to the theory that the information is just mythology or hyped up stories. On the contrary, as the creation and destruction of the earth and other material planets go through repeating cycles, the exact sequence of events pertaining to the pastimes of Lord Krishna and His associates isn't always the same.

This also reveals why there are sometimes variations in the telling of the Ramayana, which describes the life and pastimes of Lord Rama, one of Krishna's most famous incarnations. Indeed, even Goswami Tulsidas, who is sometimes criticized for having differences in his Ramacharitamanasa, provides a few different details in his other shorter poem on the same subject matter called the Gitavali. Was he not aware that he contradicted himself? Was he not aware that his versions of the events of Rama's life differed slightly from what was found in the original Ramayana composed by Maharishi Valmiki? Obviously not, as the Lord doesn't follow exactly the same behavior every single day. Just as our day is measured by the movement of the sun, the length of the creation is equated to one day of Lord Brahma, who is the creator. In each day of Brahma, there are cycles of the different yugas, with the sun that is Krishna appearing at similar times in each cycle. Though the spiritual sun that is Krishna doesn't always follow the same path through the sky, the majority of the events relating to His pastimes occurs at similar times and follows similar patterns.

"By human calculation, a thousand ages taken together is the duration of Brahma's one day. And such also is the duration of his night." (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 8.17)

With Shrimati Radharani's appearance, the earth was graced with the lotus feet of Krishna's beloved. Around five thousand years ago the two roamed the sacred land of Vrajabhumi, performing wonderful pastimes together, many of which are documented in the Shrimad Bhagavatam, the crown jewel of Vedic literature. That the heartwarming tale of Radha and Krishna is included in this sacred work is enough to give it superior status. Though Vedic literature is quite vast and comprehensive, one needn't study every single scriptural work to find full enlightenment. Rather, just lending an ear to the Bhagavatam and having an open mind when learning about Krishna, His beauty, His pastimes and the glories of His associates are enough to attain all the knowledge necessary in life.

Even if one isn't given to hearing about Krishna, by visiting a place of pilgrimage, a tirtha, and taking bath in its sacred waters so many sins accumulated over many past lifetimes in the material world can be washed away. The soul is eternal, but the bodies it occupies are not. Just as our clothes get worn out and dirty over time, the dwellings occupied by the soul undergo development and decay. The sins accumulated are rooted in desire, with the consciousness not wanting to return to its constitutional position of pure loving devotion to the Supreme Lord. The inkling towards love is always there; but in the absence of bhakti, or pure devotion, it manifests in so many other forms. Only in bhakti-yoga, or devotional service, does the loving propensity find a tangible outlet, a recipient who can never be smothered, a person who will never scorn the lover, a person who will instead find ways to increase the devotee's attachment.

One of the most famous tirthas for devotees of Krishna is Radha-kunda. Adjacent to this is Shyama-kunda. These are the famous ponds dear to Radha and Krishna, and the story of how they came about is quite heartwarming. When Krishna appeared in Mathura in the prison cell of King Kamsa, He was immediately transferred to the neighboring farm community of Vrindavana, where He would be safe from the king's wicked plots. A prophecy had warned Kamsa that his sister Devaki's eighth son would kill him. Not taking any chances, the king locked up his sister and her husband Vasudeva in prison. With each son they produced, Kamsa came and threw the infant against a stone wall. He was anxiously awaiting Devaki's eighth son to appear so that he could keep the tradition going.

Lord Krishna had arranged everything perfectly, so the prophecy was real and could not be reversed. Krishna decided to grow up in Vrindavana, though, to grace the residents there with His presence, for His childhood form and activities are the most attractive. Just imagine how much joy we get from watching our young sons, daughters, nieces, nephews and grandchildren play around the house and try to learn to walk and talk. Add the Supreme Personality of Godhead and His immediate expansion Lord Balarama to the mix, and what you get is the unmatched pleasure felt by the residents of Vrajabhumi.

To increase the transcendental satisfaction felt, there were many episodes involving danger, with Krishna able to save the day every time. Kamsa found out that Devaki's child had made it to Vrindavana, so he sent demon after demon there to try to kill Him. One took the form of a bull and was named Arishtasura. He was killed easily by Krishna, but the Lord's gopi friends were a little concerned with the manner of the slaying. The cowherd girls of the town were especially devoted to Krishna. Among the gopis, Shrimati Radharani was the chief, as she enjoyed Krishna's company the most and had captured His heart.

A unique aspect of the mood of devotion practiced by the gopis is that they fly pass the stage of having reverence for God. For celebrity athletes and movie stars, it's nice having adoring fans, but having peers and equals is more enjoyable because they allow for the exchanges of emotion to be more real. In devotional service, the transcendental mellows followed by the gopis are the topmost because they are more intimate than the reverential spirit usually reserved for God, who is the supreme powerful. It is not that one should just casually address Krishna and treat Him as an equal without cause. Rather, when the love is so strong, the attachment will be there no matter what, so there is no need to fear Krishna's punishments, for He is like the dearest family member.

After Krishna killed the bull demon, the gopis were concerned that His sin of killing a bull would spread to the rest of the residents. Therefore they started thinking of a way to become absolved of this sin. While they were walking about, they ran into Shri Krishna, who was very happy about having saved the town from Arishtasura. When they saw Him, the gopis immediately chided Him. Shrimati Radharani told Him to stay away because He was contaminated by sin. Can we imagine saying such a thing? Krishna is the embodiment of purity. Sin only gets introduced when one is not tied to Krishna. The root cause of the material creation is forgetfulness of God, which thus forms the original sin. Since Krishna is the object of worship, He is incapable of behaving impiously.

The sentiments from Radharani were rooted in the most heartfelt emotions though. These sorts of insults gave great pleasure to Krishna, as it allowed Him to fire back with His own witty retorts. He told Radha that what He had killed was not actually a bull, but a demon in the guise of a bull. Therefore there could not be any sin attached to the demon's slaying. Radharani, ever the wise Vedic scholar, quickly responded by referencing King Indra's slaying of Vritrasura. Vritrasura was also a demon, but by birth he was a brahmana. Therefore Indra, the king of heaven, had to suffer the sin of having killed a brahmana, which is actually one of the most grievous transgressions one can make.

Radharani thus won this short, playful debate. When Krishna wanted to know how He could become absolved of the "sin", Radha informed Him that He had to take a bath in all the sacred rivers. At this point Krishna gave up His fake humility and scoffed at her suggestion. Why would He need to visit any holy places? He is the Supreme Lord after all, so He can bring the sacred waters of the world to wherever He goes. Kicking the ground, the Lord was able to make a small ditch that soon filled up with Ganga water. Then the most sacred tirtha waters from around the world poured into the hole as well. Krishna then took His bath in front of the gopis, as if to show them He was now pure. After Radha downplayed this by saying that it was simply a display of Krishna's illusion, to remove any doubt, the Lord then summoned the sacred rivers to reveal themselves.

As the pastimes of Radha and Krishna completely delight the mind, it's not surprising what happened next. Rather than accept that Krishna had now been purified and agree to His invitation to enter His newly created pond, Radha and the gopis claimed that the water had become contaminated by Krishna's sins. Therefore if they were to step into His kunda, or pond, they would be infected with His sin. Radha then saw a hole in the ground nearby which had been created by the hoof print of Arishtasura. Taking her bangles, she started digging her own hole to be used as a bathing place. The many gopis that were there followed suit by using their bangles for digging as well. After the hole was made, they needed to fill it with water. The gopis were ready to travel far and wide to bring water from all the sacred places. Seeing their steady resolve, Krishna Himself summoned the same sacred rivers to come and fill Radha's ditch.

With her kunda now built, Shri Krishna used His flute to break the dam separating the two ponds. The Lord then took a swim in the new Radha-kunda and declared its water to be sacred. These two bathing places still exist in Vrindavana, and devotees take tremendous delight in bathing in them, as there are tremendous spiritual merits accumulated from contact with these waters. Just as Radha is dear to Krishna, so is her bathing place of Radha-kunda. And Shyama-kunda is right next to it, so just by mentally taking a dip in both waters one can keep the image of Shri Shri Radha and Krishna in their minds for a long time. The aim of human life is to always remember the Lord and His dearmost associates. Among the devotees, none are dearer to Krishna than the gopis. And among the gopis, Shrimati Radharani is the best, for she gives so much pleasure to Krishna that He is fully surrendered to her. On Radhashtami we remember Krishna's beloved, and we pray that she may have mercy on us and give us the boon of Krishna-bhakti, so that we may never forget the divine pastimes of Kishora-kishori and their sacred land of Vrajabhumi.

In Closing:

Shrimati Radharani to Krishna is most dear,

Her pastimes with the Lord pleasing to the ear.

On her appearance day her divine nature we remember,

Krishna's spiritual senses enthralled just by seeing her.

One time after killing bull demon did Krishna walk,

On the way He saw the gopis, with whom did He talk.

Radha chastised Him, saying He was now contaminated,

For killing a bull, injunction of shastras He had violated.

"In holy waters Your body You must dip,

To become free of the sin, to tirthas take a trip."

Instead, Shri Krishna made a hole in the ground with His heel,

Filling it with sacred waters, thrill of victory did He feel.

But Radha was not impressed, hoof print of Arishtasura she found,

Using their bangles to dig, by gopis large hole was made in the ground.

Krishna then summoned sacred rivers to fill Radha's kunda,

New pond was loved by Him, found next to His Shyama-kunda.

On Radhashtami we remember Radharani and her beloved pond,

Of hearing of her love for Shri Krishna we are forever fond.


Source: http://www.krishnasmercy.org/dotnetnuke/News/Blog/tabid/57/EntryId/887/Radhashtami-2011.aspx

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Posted: 13 years ago

Originally posted by: Urmila11

The 16 Names of Shri Radha

by Lord Narayana in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, Shri Krishna Janm Khanda 17.220-240:

Radha - She who is the bestower of ultimate divine bliss.

Rasesvari - She Who is the Goddess of the rasa dance.

Rasa-Vasini - She Who always lives with the rasa dance.

Rasikesvari - She Who is the Goddess of those who relish divine mellows.

Krsna-Pranadhika - She Who is dearer to Krishna than His own life.

Krsna-Priya - She Who is Krishna's most dearly beloved companion.

Krsna-Svarupini - She Whose form resembles Krishna is so many ways.

Krsna-Vamanga-sambhuta - She Who is generated from Krishna left side.

Paramananda Rupini - She Who is the personification of supreme ecstasy.

Krsna - She Who bestows the best form of supreme liberation.

Vrindavani - She Who lives in Vrindavana.

Vrinda - She Who always lives in the company of Her girlfriends.

Vrindavana-Vinodini - She Who enjoys many pleasures in Vrindavana.

Chandravali - She Whose form has many moons.

Chandra-Kamta - She Who effulgence is like the moon.

Sarac-chandra-Prabhanana - She Whose face glows like the full moon of August.

Aadi shakti Shri Radherani, jay jagjanani jay kalyaani

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Radha has many epithets describing her qualities and characteristics.

  • Radhika - This is the most common epithet, meaning she whose worship of the Krishna is all powerful. She who embodies supreme focus and mental clarity. The incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi. Beauty, intelligence, and good fortuned one.
  • Gandharvi - Expert singer
  • Govinda-nandini - She who gives happiness to Govinda (Krishna)
  • Govinda-mohini - She who mystifies Govinda
  • Govinda-sarvasva - One to whom Govinda is the all-in-all, or everything.
  • Sarva-kanta Shiromani - The crown jewel of all Krishna's consorts
  • Krishnamayi - The one who sees Krishna both within and without
  • Madan-Mohan-Mohini - Within Gaudiya tradition Krishna (as the Supreme Person) is believed to be the enchanter of all living beings, including even Kamadeva (Madan) - The god of attraction. Because Radha has the unique position of being able to enchant even Krishna she is therefore known as Madan-Mohan-Mohini: the enchanter of the enchanter of Cupid.
  • Aradhana - The root name of Radharani, meaning one who excels in worshiping Krishna
  • Sarva-lakshmi - The original source of all the goddesses of fortune
  • Vrshabhanu-nandini - Daughter of Vrishabanu
  • Vrshabhanu-suta - Daughter of Vrishabanu
  • Vrshabhanu-Dulari - loving daughter of Vrishabanu
  • Vrndavaneshvari - Queen of Vrindavana
  • Lalita-Sakhi - Friend of the gopi Lalita
  • Gokula-Taruni - She whom all young girls of Gokul worship
  • Damodara Rati - She who dresses herself to please Damodara (Krishna)
  • Radharani Radha the queen
  • RadhaKrishna - Krishna Himself in the form of Radha (Worship of Krishna with Radha)
  • Vrajrani - Queen of Vraj ( Krishna being the king)
  • Swaminiji- The companion of Krishna
  • Karika_Mix form of Krishna and Radha; Verse; Reborn
  • Ramika_Reborn; New Face; Modern
  • Sakalepsitdaatri- She fulfills all desires of her devotees.
  • Raaseshwari - The goddess of raas (folk-dance).
  • Sarveshwari - The one who is goddess of all.
  • Raj- Rajeshwari - The goddess of god.
  • Ladali - The beloved.
  • Barsaane Wali - The one who lives at Barsaana.
  • Krishna-Priya - beloved of lord Krishna.
  • Haridaas-Dulari - beloved of swami Haridas

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Originally posted by: Dpka1415

amazing thread pari di... GREAT !!!

Wish you all a veryyy Happpiiieee Shri Radha Ashtami !!!
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Well i know a lot of info has already been shared here...but i also have info about the auspicious day ...may be its repeat of what has already been share but being a member of Mytho forum i would like to take lil advantages 😆

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Raas Raaseshwari Shri Radhey appeared in Brij Mandal as the lovely daughter of Shri Vrishbhanuji in Barsana on Bhadrapad Shukla Ashtami i.e. eighth day of bright fortnight of the Bhadrapad month. Her village Barsana is located between Goverdhan and Nandgaon. The entire area is agricultural in nature and land beyond fields is densely forested. These forests are inhabited by large colonies of monkeys and peacocks apart from other wild animals. Peacocks entering inside the populated area and dancing on the rooftops is a common site here. Similarly monkeys entering into houses and running away with food items or anything that they may fancy about are a frequent occurrence. Brijvasi, as the residents of these areas are known, are a kind hearted lot. They do not get angered and hurt the monkeys rather they just scare them away. The area is dotted with a large numbers of natural springs and ponds which are called as Kunds. So this beautiful land has the distinction of being the playground of Radha and Krishna.

In this beautiful land of Brij, Radha's birthday is celebrated with the same joy and zeal as Krishna's. Again the temples are decorated, special prayers are offered and devotional songs congratulating Sh Vrishbhanu on birth of a daughter are sung in chorus.

Devi Radha, the mother eternal, is very kind hearted and loving. She is the driving force behind all of the Krishna'Leelas . The spirit of Brij Bhakti is Raasleela, where Radha is supreme. Lord Krishna seeks her permission and it is at her pleasure that the Leela is continued.

As ordinary mortal beings, we all know it is much easier to gain favors from mother. Mother gives us birth, mother nourishes us, mother protects us, mother educates us, mother gives us character and virtues, mother gives us everything and in difficult times we call back her for overcoming our own weakness. So, on this occasion pray to universal mother:

Radhey shri vrishbhanu dulari, hum per kripa karo maharaj,

Aisi kripa karo maharaj, sada hum brij mein karein niwas,

Radhey shri vrishbhanu dulari, hum per kripa karo maharaj.

Source : http://www.bihariji.org



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..*.. Happiiieee Radha Ashtami ..*..

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🥳Happy Radhashtami!🥳

Many many happy returns of the day to our Goddess Radha and I hope everyone in the world is blessed with a long life, good health, happiness, and much prosperity!🤗

Jai Shri RadheKrishna!
Here are some creations I made on the occasion of Radhashtami!😃 I hope you all like them, and please feel free to use!

🤗Jai Shri RadheKrishna!🤗
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THE DETAILS OF SIGNS ON THE FEET OF RADHARANI:





1.CONCH SHELL: Sign of Success! Removes the fear & bad fate of the devootees surrendering to Radharani.

2. FLAG: Removes the fear/ inferiority complex of devotees in Chanting and spritual development!

3.FISH: Fish can not live without water; Thus radharani can not live without Krishna even a second! This sign improves love on Krishna!

4.LOTUS: Lotus has more honey. Similarly devotees will get the honey of Prem Bakthi on Krishna!

5.GOAD: Controls the oscillating mind, like a goat controls a giant elephant.

6. HALF MOON: As Lord Shiva is the true devotee of Krishna & Radha, Shiva is wearing the half moon available on the feet of Radharani. So, a growth in pure devotion is given by this sign, like the half moon grows as full moon!

7. UP CURVING LINE: To take a devotee STRAIGHTAWAY to Krishna's world without interruption!

8.DISC: This clears/ reduces all our SIX ENEMIES FOR DEVOTIONAL LIFE such as: Desire, Anger, Jealous, Moha, Pride and vengence!

9.UMBRELLA: Protects us from the worries aaas an umbrella protects us from rain. This also indicates the lifting of Govardhan Hill by Krishna!

10. ALTER: Clears all the sins of devotees and takes them to Devotion step by step.

11. CHARIAT: Gives success in our fight against maya, like the chariot gave success in Gurukshetra war!

12.CLUB: Clears even very big sins in a single shot like a club (Kadha weapon)

13.EAR RING: As the ear rings of Radha is always mesmorising Krishna, these ear rings give prema on Krishna!

14.MOUNTAIN: This indiacates Govarthan Hills that is to be worshipped! It has got assylum on the feet of Radharani.

15.BRACELET: As radharani is the Pure devotee of Krishna, Krishna gives a massage on the the hands and feet of Radharani. At that time Radharani will be humming songs on Krishna! Radharani is VERY FORTUNATE TO BE MASSAGED ON HER LEGS BY KRISHNA! This indicates that Krishna surrenders to PURE DEVOTION, Not Kama!

16. SHAKTHI: Indicates that Radharani is the reservoir of Shakthi. Radharani is hence called as "Sarv Shakthi Mayee"

17. FLOWER: Shows the the feet of Radhika is Soft like flowers! Fruits come only after flowers! Similarly Only when we surrender the flower of feet of Radhika, we will get the fruit of Bakthi!

18. CREEPER: This plant indicates that the bakthi of the surrendered devotees grows stage by stage as a plant grows stage by stage!

Thus, LET US SURRENDER THE FEET OF SRIMATHI RADHARANI AND GET ALL THE ABOVE BENEFITS IN THIS BIRTH ITSELF! HARE KRISHNA!


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THE AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS IN SHYAM SUNDAR KRISHNA'S LOTUS FEET:



As Radharani has been derived from Krishna Himself, most of the symbols that are available in Radharani's feet are available in Krishna's feet also! However, there afer some more extra symbols on the feet of Krishna as Krishna is the source!


1. BOW: If a devotee surrenders the bow on the feet of Krishna, he/ she will get relief from their distress and get a blissful feeling with tears due to Prem.

2. TRIANGLE:
(i)If a devotee surrenders this triangle sign, the devotees will get relief fro THREE distress of life, ie, Birth,
Death, and Disease.
(ii)They are also relieved from three Gunas (Satva, Rajas, Thamas).
(iii)This triangle also saves us from the bad habits available in all the three worlds!
(iv)This also indicates that Krishna protects three types of livings, Celestials, Humans and animals!
(v)This triangle also indicates that we should keep our body, mind and words only on Krishna!
(vi)This triangle also indicates that the Lord Shiva is keeping ALL HIS THREE EYES on the feet of Lord Krishna!

3. WATER POTS: Threse pots are called Bakthi and they show that they contain AMIRTHA (Holy Food) and Krishna distributes them FREE OF COST to all the devotees who surrender to Him. These pots never become dry and they are always distributing Amirtha to the devotees!

The Gopis always pray these pots because, these pots are supplying them the honey of Amirtha that will help them to control their FIRE LIKE FEELING OF ABSENCE OF KRISHNA! This honey gives the feeling of satiafaction to the gopis like they mingled with Krishna!

The Gopis in Vraja Bhoomi are proud to claim: "Our Dear Krishna is keeping our 'Breasts full of Amirtha' on His Lotus Feet as an indication of His affection with us!"

4. COW's HOOF PRINT: These circle symbol indicates that Krishna's Lotus feet have spread throughout the untouchable sky! This indicates that Krishna is spread over in all our hearts, all the places and all the things! At the same time He is playing with His devotees in Goloka Vrindavan.

These circles also indicate that Krishna is standing at the centre and all the gopis are dancing around Him! Radhika is also standing along with Krishna by playing the Veena!

5. YOUNG COW's HOOF PRINT: These half circles indicate the hoof print of pet calfs, ie, young cows! This indicates that this material world is very worst and full of miseries and these symbols help the devotee like jumping out of this material world easily into the spritual world like the jump of the calfs!

6. THANDER BELT (The Weapon of Vajra): When the devotees surrender this symbol, it breaks all their sins of all their past births into pieces, like the thander belt breaks even a big mountain! This symbol makes the devotees to the status of Indra, the king of heaven, as Indra is always holding this thander belt!

This symbol also indicates VRAJANABHA who is the grandson of Lord Krishna! Vrajanabha constructed many temples for his grandfather Krishna! So, this symbol gives us the protection of Krishna's sons, grandchildren, etc.

7. SWASTIKA: This symbol gives all the auspicious events in our family!

8. OCTAGEN: This symbol protects us from all the distress coming to us from all the eight directions!

9. BLACK BERRY FRUITS: This symbol indicates the islands available in higher planets and this symbols takes us there!

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My advice to all of you is to take the print out of these two pictures of the feet of Radhika and Krishna and keep radha at left and Krishna at the right and laminate that combined picture beautifully and neatly! Keep them in your pooja everyday and offer flowers and touch them with your fingers daily! Then start your daily works! Remember, you are not touching the picture! YOU ARE TOUCHING THE ACTUAL SACRED FEET OF KRISHNA AND HIS LOVEFUL PART AND PARCEL RADHIKA!
These auspicious signs will protect you from the dusts of this material world! All the best!


Hare Krishna!

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