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Srimati Radharani

She is also known as Radha, Radhe and Radhika. Her complexion is like molten gold. She wears blue garments, and wears pearls and flowers. She is the most important of the gopis of Vrindavana. She is the main consort of Krishna and is often seen standing with Lord Krishna on the altar in temples. The word Radha means “the greatest worshiper of Krishna.” Since Radha’s love is the greatest, She gives the greatest pleasure to Sri Krishna.

“Jagat mohana krsna tanhara mohini, ataeva samastera para thakurani. “Krishna enchants the whole world, but Srimati Radhika enchants even Him. Therefore, Radha is the Supreme Goddess.” (Caitanya Caritamrita Adi 4.95)

“Srimati Radharani is the center of all Vrindavana activities. In Vrindavana, Krishna is the instrument of Srimati Radharani; therefore all the inhabitants of Vrindavana still chant ‘Jaya Radhe.’ From Krishna’s own statement given herein, it appears that Radharani is the Queen of Vrindavana and that Krishna is simply Her decoration.” (Caitanya Caritamrita Madhya 11.150 purport)
“In Vrindavana people are accustomed to chant Srimati Radharani’s name more than Krishna’s name. ‘Jaya Radhe.’ If you want Krishna’s favor, then just try to please Srimati Radharani. This is the way.” (SPT 75/82)

The beauty of Srimati Radharani is described as: “Her eyes defeat the attractive features of the eyes of the cakrai bird. When one sees the face of Radharani, he immediately hates the beauty of the moon. Her bodily complexion defeats the beauty of gold. Thus, let us all look upon the transcendental beauty of Srimati Radharani.” (Nectar of Devotion)

“Srimati Radharani received from Durvasa Muni the benediction that whatever She cooked would be sweeter than nectar. That is the special feature of Radha’s cooking.” (Caitanya Caritamrita Antya 6.116)

25 Qualities of Srimati Radharani
1. She is very sweet.
2. She is always freshly youngful.
3. Her eyes are always moving.
4. She is always smiling.
5. She has auspicious markings on Her body.
6. Radharani attracts Krishna by the aroma of Her fragrant body.
7. She is an expert singer.
8. She speaks very charmingly and sweetly.
9. She is expert at telling jokes that please Krishna.
10. She is very humble.
11. She is very merciful.
12. She is very intelligence and witty.
13. She dresses very nicely.
14. She is very shy.
15. She is modest and honest.
16. She is completely patient.
17. She is very grave.
18. She always wants to be with Krishna.
19. She is always on the highest devotional platform.
20. She is the abode of living affairs in Gokula.
21. Her transcendental glories are distinguished in the three worlds.
22. She is affectionate to Her superiors.
23. She is obliged to Her senior girlfriends.
24. She is the chief among Krishna gopi girlfriends.
25. She always keeps Krishna under Her control.

Srimati Radharani’s Relatives
Abhimanyu - husband
Ananga Manjari - younger sister
Sridama - elder brother
Kirtida - mother
Indu Maharaja - maternal grandfather
Mukhara Devi - maternal grandmother
Bhadrakirti, Kirticandra, Mahakirti - maternal uncles
Menaka devi, Gauri devi, Dhatri devi, Dhataki devi, Sasthi devi - maternal aunts
Vrishabhanu - father
Mahibhanu - paternal grandfather
Sukhada devi - paternal grandmother
Candrabhanu, Ratnabhanu, Bahnu, Subhanu - paternal uncles
Bhanumudra - paternal aunt