4. Ratnalekha The son of the maternal aunt of Vrisabhanu Maharaja (Suryasahvaya) is called Payonidhi. Even though his wife Mitra already had a son, she worshipped the Sun-god with great faith with the desire to get … Read More
The residents of Vraja are actually Sri Krishna’s family members. This family of His consists of three groups: 1) the herdsmen (pasu-palas), 2) the priestly class (vipras) 3) the artisans (bahisthas). 1. Herdsmen (pasu-palah) The … Read More
Brahmanas sheltered Vasatkara, Svadhakara, Praghara and others belong to those brahmanas sheltered in the family. Their wives are Samadheni, Mahakavya, Vedika and others. This is a section of the book “Radha Krishna Ganoddesa Dipika”, en … Read More
Parjanya (Sri Krishna’s paternal grandfather) and Sumukha (Sri Krishna’s maternal grandfather) are best friends. In their youth, these two companions promised each other that other cowherd men could give their children the same names as … Read More
Srimati Radharani’s maidservants Her maidservants Sugandha and Nalini are daughters of a barber, and Manjishtha and Rangaraga are a washerman’s daughters. The maidservant who dresses and decorates Radharani is called Palindri and the one who decorates … Read More
Special description of different services of some sakhis The eight sakhis beginning with Lalita, the manjaris and all the members of their groups (ganas) share almost identical forms (sarupya) with Sri Radha; they are endowed with … Read More
Prana-sakhis, or jivita-sakhis Lasika, Kelikandali, Kadambari, Sasimukhi, Candrarekha, Priyamvada, Madonmada, Madhumati, Vasanti, Kalabhashini, Ratnavali, Manimati, Karpuralatika and others are Sri Radha’s jivita-sakhis. Nitya-sakhis Kasturi, Manojna, Mani Manjari, Sindura, Candanavati, Kaumudi, Madira and others are Radharani’s nitya-sakhis. … Read More
The marks on Sri Radha’s feet Sri Radha’s lotus feet are marked by a conch shell, a moon, an elephant, a barley corn, a goad, a chariot, a flag, a damaru drum, a svastika, a fish … Read More
Now Radharani’s exquisite beauty will be glorified in detail. She is most skillful in arts of various kinds, and She is the personification of an ocean of nectar. Radha’s supremely radiant fair complexion resembles fresh gorocana, … Read More
Just like fathers to Krishna Mangala, Pingala, Pinga, Mathara, Pitha, Pattisa, Sankara, Sangara, Bhringa, Ghrini, Ghatika, Saragha, Patira, Dandi, Kedara, Saurabheya, Kalankura, Dhurina, Dhurva, Cakranga, Maskara, Utpala, Kamvala, Supaksha, Saudha, Harita, Harikesa, Hara, Upananda and other … Read More
Sikhavati is the daughter of Dhanyadhanya and Susikha. Her bodily complexion is like that of the karnikara (svarna-campa) flower[1]. She is Kundalatika’s younger sister and wears multi coloured clothes resembling an old titara bird[2]. She appears … Read More
Sri Krishna’s beloved Now Sri Krishna’s most beloveds are mentioned. They are decorated with the fortune of excessive prema, which is even greater than that of Lakshmi and others. Srimati Radharani and Her friends … Read More
Sri Krishna’s two makara-shaped[1] earrings (kundalas) are widely known by the name Ratir-agadhi-daivata. His crown’s name is Ratnapara, and the decoration on the crown is called Camara-damari. The peacock feather crown on Sri Krishna’s head … Read More
On Sri Krishna’s two arms Mother Yasoda has tied amulets for protection, which are inlaid with nine priceless jewels[1]. Sri Krishna’s armlets are called Rangada. His bangles are called Cankana; His signet ring is called … Read More
