RADHARANI-Name and Qualities


It is explained that the beloved consorts of Lord Krishna are of three kinds, namely the goddesses of fortune or Lakshmis, His queens, and the milkmaids of Vraja called the gopis. All of them proceed from Radharani. The Lakshmis are partial manifestations, or plenary portions, of Srimati Radharani, while the queens in Vaikuntha and in Dvaraka are reflections of Her image. The Vraja-devis or gopis are Her expansions and assist in the increase of rasa, or the divine loving pastimes. Among them there are many groups that have various sentiments and moods, which help Lord Krishna taste the sweetness of the rasa dance and other pastimes. (Cc.Adi-lila. 4. 75-81)

  • Radhika - meaning she whose worship of the Krishna is all powerful.
  • 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 - Krishna (as the Supreme Person) is 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
  • 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.
One of her names, Hara (mentioned in Narada-pancaratra 5.5.59), in vocative Hare, forms a part of the Hare Krishna 'Maha-Mantra', one of the most popular Vedic mantras, especially amongst Gaudiya Vaishnavas. Radharani's names hold a place of prime importance within Gaudiya Vaishnava religious practices.

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