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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) 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
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