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Saturday, December 7, 2024

Radha mantras

Aum Vrashbhanujaye Vidmahe
Krishnapriyaye Dhiimahi
Tanno Radha Prachodayaat

This is a Radha Gayatri Mantra that is dedicated to Radha, the divine consort of Lord Krishna. This mantra is used for invoking her blessings for spiritual growth, love, devotion, and wisdom. Here’s the breakdown of the mantra:

Aum (ॐ):

  • The primordial sound, representing the Supreme, the source of all creation, and the ultimate reality.

Vrashbhanujaye Vidmahe (वृषभानुजयं विद्महे):

  • "We meditate upon the daughter of Vrishabhanu."
  • Vrishabhanu is the name of Radha’s father, and Vrishabhanujaya refers to Radha, who is born as the daughter of Vrishabhanu. This part acknowledges Radha’s divine heritage.

Krishnapriyaye Dhiimahi (कृष्णप्रियाये धीमहि):

  • "We contemplate upon the one who is beloved of Krishna."
  • Krishnapriya refers to Radha, who is the most beloved of Lord Krishna. This phrase emphasizes Radha's unique and intimate connection with Krishna.

Tanno Radha Prachodayaat (तन्नो राधा प्रचोदयात):

  • "May Radha inspire and guide us."
  • This part of the mantra prays for Radha’s divine guidance and inspiration, asking her to bless the devotee with spiritual wisdom and devotion.

Meaning of the Mantra:

"Om, we meditate upon Radha, the daughter of Vrishabhanu, who is beloved to Lord Krishna. May Radha inspire and guide us."

This mantra is a prayer to Radha, asking for her blessings to deepen one’s devotion to Krishna, gain spiritual wisdom, and lead a life of purity and love.

Benefits:

  • Devotion and Love: This mantra helps foster devotion to Lord Krishna by invoking Radha's divine qualities of love, purity, and selfless devotion.
  • Spiritual Wisdom: Seeking Radha’s guidance in the mantra brings wisdom and understanding of spiritual truths.
  • Divine Grace: Radha is considered the epitome of divine love and grace, and her blessings through this mantra bring peace, harmony, and spiritual growth.
  • Connection with Krishna: This mantra strengthens the connection between the devotee and Lord Krishna, as Radha is the embodiment of unconditional love for Krishna.

Chanting this mantra with devotion can enhance one's spiritual journey and cultivate the qualities of love, devotion, and wisdom that are essential for inner peace and connection with the Divine.


Radha Ashtakshara Mantra:

ॐ श्री राधायै नमः

Om Shri Radhayai Namah

Meaning: "Om, I bow to Radha."

This simple yet powerful mantra is used to invoke Radha's divine presence and to express reverence towards her. It is often chanted in prayer and meditation for her blessings of devotion, love, and spiritual insight.

Radha Krishna Gayatri Mantra:

ॐ ऐं श्री राधे कृष्णाय विद्महे, गोविन्दाय धीमहि, तन्नो राधा कृष्णो प्रचोदयात्

Om Aim Shri Radhe Krishnaya Vidmahe, Govindaya Dhimahi, Tanno Radha Krishna Prachodayat

Meaning: "Om, we meditate upon Radha and Krishna, the beloved ones of each other. May Radha and Krishna inspire and guide us."
This is a combination of the Gayatri mantra for Radha and Krishna. It invokes the divine couple, seeking their blessings for love, devotion, and guidance on the spiritual path.

Radha Rani Mantra:

ॐ राधे राधे
Om Radhe Radhe

Meaning: "Om, Radha, Radha."

This mantra is used to call upon Radha’s divine presence and blessings. It is simple, but highly effective in deepening one's connection with Radha and invoking her unconditional love and grace.

Radha Krishna Beej Mantra:

ॐ श्री राधे कृष्णाय नमः

Om Shri Radhe Krishnaya Namah

Meaning: "Om, I bow to Radha and Krishna."

This is a very popular mantra for devotees who seek the blessings of Radha and Krishna for love, happiness, and spiritual growth.

Radha Stuti (Radha Praise Mantra):

जय राधे जय कृष्णे, जय राधे कृष्णे।
जय राधे कृष्णे, जय राधे कृष्णे॥

Jai Radhe Jai Krishnae, Jai Radhe Krishnae.
Jai Radhe Krishnae, Jai Radhe Krishnae.
 

Meaning: "Victory to Radha, Victory to Krishna.
Victory to Radha and Krishna, Victory to Radha and Krishna."

This mantra is a chant of victory dedicated to Radha and Krishna, celebrating their divine union and the pure love they represent.

Radha Krishna Mantra for Devotion:

राधे कृष्ण राधे कृष्ण राधे कृष्ण राधे कृष्ण।
कृष्ण राधे कृष्ण राधे राधे कृष्ण राधे॥


Radhe Krishna Radhe Krishna Radhe Krishna Radhe Krishna.
Krishna Radhe Krishna Radhe Radhe Krishna Radhe.
 

Meaning: "Radha Krishna, Radha Krishna, Radha Krishna, Radha Krishna.
Krishna Radha, Krishna Radha, Radha Krishna, Radha."

This mantra is often repeated in a devotional rhythm and is used to focus the mind on the love and divine presence of Radha and Krishna.

Radha Shakti Mantra:

ॐ राधायै शक्तिमयी नमः

Om Radhayai Shaktimayi Namah

Meaning: "Om, I bow to Radha, the embodiment of divine energy (Shakti)."

This mantra praises Radha's divine energy and power, invoking her blessings of strength and spiritual awakening.

Radha Krishna Dhyana Mantra:

राधे कृष्ण वृषभानुजायै प्रेमरूपिणी प्रियतमा श्रीविग्रहायै नमः

Radhe Krishna Vrishabhanujaye Premarupini Priyatama Shri Vigrahaya Namah

Meaning: "I bow to Radha, the daughter of Vrishabhanu, the embodiment of love and affection, the most beloved one, and the divine form of love."

This mantra emphasizes Radha's pure love and devotion to Krishna, inviting her divine blessings of love and spiritual growth.

Radha Kripa Mantra:

ॐ राधायै श्रीमते नमः

Om Radhayai Shrimate Namah

Meaning: "Om, I bow to Radha, the one who is the goddess of wealth and grace."

This mantra is an invocation of Radha’s grace and blessings for prosperity, love, and spiritual well-being.

Radha Ashtakshara Mantra (Another Form):

ॐ राधे राधे राधे श्री राधे

Om Radhe Radhe Radhe Shri Radhe

Meaning: "Om, Radha, Radha, Radha, the auspicious Radha."

A simple but effective mantra dedicated to Radha's pure and divine energy.

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 can bestow pure love for the Supreme Lord; therefore I offer my humble obeisances unto You.”


291 names of Radha

1. Sri Radha Radhika – Lord Krsna’s greatest worshiper

2. Krsna-Vallabha – Lord Krsna’s beloved

3. Krsna-Samyuta – Lord Krsna’s constant companion

4. Vrndavanesvari – queen of Vrndavana

5. Krsna-Priya – beloved of Lord Krsna

6. Madana-Mohini – more charming than Kamadeva

7. Srimati – beautiful

8. Krsna-Kanta – Lord Krsna beloved

9. Krsnananda-Pradayini – the giver of bliss to Lord Krsna

10. Yasasvini yasogamya – famous

11. Yasodananana-Vallabha – beloved of Yasoda’s son

12. Damodara-Priya – dear to Lord Damodara

13. Gopi – cowherd girl

14. Gopananda-Kari – giver of happiness to the gopas

15. Krsnanga-Vasini – Her residence is on Lord Krsna’s limbs

16. Hrdya – She is charming

17. Hari-kanta Hari-Priya – Lord Hari’s beloved

18. Pradhana-Gopika – the most important gopi

19. Gopa-Kanya – the daughter of a gopa

20. Trailokya-Sundari – the most beautiful girl in the 3 worlds

21. Vrndavana-Vihari – She enjoys pastimes in Vrndavana

22. Vikasita-Mukhambuja – Her face is a blossoming lotus

23. Gokulananda-Kartri Gokulananda-Dayini – She brings happiness to Gokula

24. Gati-Prada – She gives the goal of life

25. Gita-Gamya – She is approached by chanting Her holy names

26. Gamanagamana-Priya – She is the beloved of the omnipresent Supreme personality of Godhead

27. Visnu-Priya Visnu-Kanta – Lord Visnu’s beloved

28. Visnur Anga-Nivasini – resides on Lord Visnu’s limbs

29. Yasodananda-Patni Yasodananda-Gehini – wife of Yasoda’s son

30. Kamari-Kanta – the beloved of lust’s enemy

31. Kamesi – Lord Krsna’s amorous queen

32. Kama-Lalasa-Vigraha – Lord Krsna’s passionate lover

33. Jaya-Prada – giver of victory

34. Jaya – She is victory itself

35. Jiva – She is life

36. Jivananda-Pradayini – giver of happiness to the living entities

37. Nandanandana-PatVedatita – beyond the Vedas

38. Vid-Uttama – the wisest philosopher

39. Niti-Sastra-Priya – She is an eager student of the scriptures describing ethics

40. Niti-Gati – the perfect moralist

41. Mati – the most thoughtful philosopher

42. Abhistada – the fulfiller of desires

43. Veda-Priya – an eager student of the Vedas

44. Veda-Garbha – the mother of the Vedas

45. Veda-Marga-Pravardhini – the teacher of the Veda’s path

46. Veda-Gamya – She is approached by Vedic study

47. Veda-Para – She is the supreme goal described in the Vedas

48. Vicitra-Kanakojjvala – splendid with wonderfull golden ornaments

49. Ujjvala-Prada – glorious

50. Nitya – eternal

51. Ujjvala-Gatrika – Her limbs are filled with glory

52. Nanda-Priya – dear to Maharaja Nanda

53. Nanda-Sutaradhya – worshiped by Nanda’s son

54. Ananda-Prada – delightful

55. Subha – beautiful

56. Subhangi – with beautiful limbs

57. Vimalangi – with splendid limbs

58. Vilasini – playful

59. Aparajita – unconquerable

60. Janani – She is the mother of all

61. Janma-Sunya – without birth

62. Janma-Mrtyu-Jarapaha – the remover of birth death and old age

63. Gatir Gatimatam – the supreme goal of the aspiring devotees

64. Dhatri – the mother of all

65. Dhatrananda – Pradayini – the giver of bliss to the Supreme creator

66. Jagannatha-Priya – dear to the Lord of the universe

67. Saila-Vasini – She resides on a hill

68. Hema-Sundari – She is beautiful and golden

69. Kisori – She is youthful

70. Kamala Padma – like a lotus flower

71. Padma-Hasta – Her hands are lotuses

72. Payoda-Da – She is buxom

73. Payasvini Paya-Datri – She is buxom

74. Pavitra – pure

75. Sarva-Mangala – all auspicious

76. Maha-Jiva-Prada – the great giver of life

77. Krsna-Kanta – Lord Krsna’s beloved

78. Kamala-Sundari – Beautiful as a lotus

79. Vicitra-Vasini Citra-Vasini – She is wonderfully fragrant

80. Citra-Rupini – wonderfully beautiful

81. Nirguna – free of the modes of material nature

82. Sri Kulina – born in a pious family

83. Niskulina – not born in any family of the material world

84. Nirakula – free from all distress

85. Gokulantara-Geha – Her home is in Gokula

86. Yogananda-Kari – delights Lord Krsna when She meets Him

87. Venu-Vadya – She plays the flute

88. Venu-Rati – She enjoys playing the flute

89. Venu-Vadhya-Parayana – fond of playing the flute

90. Gopalasya Priya – Lord Gopala’s beloved

91. Saumya-Rupa – She is gentle and noble

92. Saumya-Kulodvaha – born in an exalted family

93. Moha Vimoha – charming

94. Amoha – free from bewilderment

95. Gati-Nistha Gati-Prada – She gives the goal of life

96. Girbana-Vandya – the demigods offer obeisances to Her

97. Girbana – She is divine

98. Girbana-gana-Sevita – served by the demigods

99. Lalita – playful and charming

100. Visoka – free from lamentation

101. Visakha – the star Visakha

102. Citra-Malini – decorated with wonderful garlands

103. Jitendria – She has conquered Her senses

104. Suddha-Sattva – situated in pure goodness

105. Kulina – born in a noble family

106. Kulina-Dipika – the lamp illuminating Her family

107. Dipa-Priya – fond of lamps

108. Dipa-Datri – the giver of the lamp

109. Vimala – pure

110. Vimalodaka – the sacred river

111. Kantara-Vasini – She lives in a forest

112. Krsna Krsncandra-Priya – Lord Krsna’s beloved

113. Mati – She is thoughtfulness

114. Anuttara – unsurpassed

115. Duhkha-Hantri – the remover of suffering

116. Duhkha-Kartri – the creator of suffering

117. Kuladvaha – the noblest in Her family

118. Mati – She is thoughtfulness

119. Laksmi – Godess Laksmi

120. Dhrti – perseverence

121. Lajja – modesti

122. Kanti – beauty

123. Pusti – fukfillment

124. Smrti – memory

125. Ksama – patience

126. Ksirodasayini – She who lies down on the ocean of milk

127. Devi – the Goddess

128. Devari-Kula-Mardini – the crusher of Lord Krsna’s enemies

129. Vaisnavi – She is Visnu’s consort

130. Maha-Laksmi – Goddess Maha-Laksmi

131. Kula-Pujya – worshipped by Her family

132. Kula-Priya – Dear to Her family

133. Samhartri Sarva-Daityanam – the destroyer of all demons

134. Savitri – the gayatri mantra

135. Veda-Gamini – Follower of the vedas

136. Vedatita – beyond the Vedas

137. Niralamba – liberated

138. Niralamba-Gana-Priya – dear to the liberated

139. Niralamba-Janaih-Pujya – worshiped by the libertated

140. Niraloka – unseen by conditioned souls

141. Nirasraya – Independent

142. Ekanga – She has one form

143. Sarvaga – She is all-pervading

144. Sevya – the supreme object of worship

145. Brahma-Patni – Brahma’s wife

146. Sarasvati – Goddess Sarasvati

147. Rasa-Priya – fond of the rasa dance

148. Rasa-Gamya – the girl Lord Krnsa approached in the rasa dance

149. Rasadhisthatr-Devata – the predominating Deity of the rasa dance

150. Rasika – She enjoys the transcendental mellows

151. Rasikananda – tastes the bliss of the transcendental mellows

152. Svayam Rasesvari – the queen of the rasa dance

153. Para – transcendental

154. Rasa-Mandala-Madhystha – the girl who stays in the middle of the rasa dance circle

155. Rasa-Mandala-Sobhita – the girl who beautifies the rasa dance circle

156. Rasa-Mandala-Sevya – She is served in the rasa dance circle

157. Rasa-krida – She enjoys the pastimes of the rasa dance

158. Manohara – She is beautiful

159. Pundarikaksa-Nilaya – Her dark eyes are lotus flowers

160. Pundarikaksa-Gehini – She is the wife of lotus-eyed Krsna

161. Pundarikaksa-Sevya – She is served by lotus eyed Krsna

162. Pundarikaksa-Vallabha – dear to lotus-eyed Krsna

163. Sarva-Jivesvari – the queen of all living entities

164. Sarva-Jiva-Vandya – worshiped

165. Parat-Para – greater than the greatest

166. Prakrti – the Goddess of material nature

167. Sambhu-Kanta, Sadasiva-Manohara – the beautiful wife of Lord Siva

168. Ksut – She is hunger

169. Pipasa – She is thirst

170. Daya – She is mercy

171. Nidra – She is sleep

172. Bhranti – bewilderment

173. Sranti – exhaustion

174. Ksamakula – patience

175. Vadhu-Rupa – She is a young girl

176. Gopa-Patni – a wife of a Gopa

177. Bharati – the Goddess of eloquence

178. Siddha-Yogini – perfect in the science of yoga

179. Satya-Rupa Nitya-Rupa Nityangi – Her form is eternal

180. Nitya-Gehini – She is Lord Krsna’s wife eternally

181. Sthana-Datri – She gives Her devotees their homes

182. Dhatri – She is the mother

183. Maha-Laksmi – Goddess Maha-Laksmi

184. Svayam-Prabha – Self effulgent

185. Sindhu-Kanya – the daughter of the milk ocean

186. Dvaraka-Vasini – She who resides in Dvaraka

187. Buddhi – intelligence

188. Sthiti Sthana-Rupa – steadiness

189. Sarva-Karana-Karana – the cause of all causes

190. Bhakti-Priya – fond of serving Krsna

191. Bhakti-Gamya – approached by devotional service

192. Bhaktananda-Pradayini – the giver of bliss to the devotees

193. Bhakta-Kalpa-Drumatita – She is more than a kalpa-vrksa tree for the devotees

194. Atita-Guna – the possessor of the greatest transcendental virtues

195. Mano-‘Dhisthatri-Devi – the predominating Deity of the heart

196. Krsna-Prema-Parayana – the girl completely in love with Lord Krsna

197. Niramaya – free from all disease

198. Saumya-Datri – the most gentle, kind and generous

199. Madana-Mohini – more charming tham Kamadeva

200. Eka Anamsa – one without a second

201. Siva Durga – the wife of Lord Siva

202. Ksema – happiness and auspiciousness personified

203. Durgati-Nasini – the person who destroys all calamities

204. Isvari – She is the supreme controller

205. Sarva-Vandya – worshiped by all

206. Gopaniya – reclusive

207. Subhankari – the giver of auspiciousness

208. Palini Sarva-Bhutanam – the protectress of all living entities

209. Kamanga-Harini – the wife of Lord Siva who destroyed Kamadeva’s body

210. Sadya-Mukti-Prada – She is the person who quickly gives liberation

211. Devi – the Goddess

212. Veda-Sara – the essence of the Vedas

213. Parat Para – greater than the greatest

214. Himalaya-Suta Sarva Parvati Girija Sati – She is Goddess Parvati

215. Daksa-Kanya – She is Daksa’s daughter

216. Deva-Mata – the demigod’s mother

217. Manda-Lajja – bold

218. Hares-Tanuh – Lord Hari’s own transcendental form

219. Vrndaranya-Priya – fond of Vrndavana

220. Vrnda – Goddess Vrnda

221. Vrndavana-Vilasini – The girl who enjoys pastimes in Vrndavana

222. Vilasini – She is playful

223. Vaisnavi – Lord Visnu’s companion

224. Brahmaloka-Pratisthita – the predominating goddess of the spiritual world

225. Rukmini – She is Rukmini

226. Revati – She is Revati

227. Satyabhama – She is Satyabhama

228. Jambavati – She is Jambavati

229. Sulaksmana – She is Sulaksmana

230. Mitravinda – She is Mitravinda

231. Kalindi – She is Kalindi

232. Jahnu-Kanya – she is Jahnavi

233. Paripurna Purnatara – most perfect

234. Hainaveti – Goddess Parvati

235. Gati – the supreme goal of life

236. Apurva – She is unprecedented

237. Brahma-Rupa – She is spiritual

238. Brahmanda-Paripalini – the protectress of the universe

239. Brahnanda-Bhanda-Madbyastha – the goddess who enters the material universe

240. Brahmanda-Bhanda-Rupini – the goddess who Herself is material universe

241. Anda-Rupa – She is the goddess who is the material universe

242. Anda-Madhyastha – the goddess who has entered the material universe

243. Anda-Paripalini – the protectress of the material universe

244. Anda-bahya – the goddess who is beyond the material universe

245. Anda-Samhartri – the destroyer of material universe

246. Siva-Brahma-Hari-Priya – She who is dear to Siva, Brahma and Visnu

247. Maha-Visnu-Priya – She is Lord Maha-Visnu’s beloved

248. Kalpa-Vrksa-Rupa – a Kalpa-Vrksa tree

249. Nirantara Sthira – eternal

250. Sara-Bhuta – the best

251. Gauri Gaurangi – fair

252. Sasi-Sekhara – Lord Siva’s wife

253. Sveta-Campaka-Varnabha – She is fair as a Sveta Camapaka flower

254. Sasi-Koti-Sama-Prabha – splendid as millions of moons

255. Malati-Malya-Bhusadhya Malati-Malya-Dharini – decorated with jasmine garlands

256. Krsna-Stuta – She is praised by Krsna

257. Krsna-Kanta – loved by krsna

258. Vrndavana-Vilasini – She enjoys pastimes in Vrndavana

259. Tulasi-Adhisthatri-Devi – She is Goddess Tulasi

260. Samsararvana-Para-Da – She carries one to the farther shore of the ocean of birth and death

261. Sarada – She gives what is the best

262. Aharada – She gives food

263. Ambhoda – She gives water

264. Yasoda – She gives fame

265. Gopa-Nandini – She is a gopa’s daughter

266. Atita-Gamana – very graceful

267. Gauri – fair

268. Paranugraha-Karini – kind to others

269. Karunarnava-Sampurna Karunarnava-Dharini – She is a flooding ocean of mercy

270. Madhavi Syama-Vallabha – She is Lord Krsna’s beloved

271. Madhava-Manoharini – She charms Lord Krsna’s heart

272. Andhakara-Bhaya-Dhvasta – She removes the fear of darkness

273. Mangalya – She is auspicious

274. Mangala-Prada – the giver of auspiciousness

275. Sri-Garbha – the mother of all beauty

276. Sri-Prada – the giver of beauty

277. Srisa – the queen of beauty

278. Sri-Nivasa – the abode of beauty

279. Acyutapriya – the beloved of the infallible Supreme Personality of Godhead

280. Sri-Rupa Sri-Svarupini – She is the form of beauty

281. Sri-Hara – the remover of beauty

282. Srida – the giver of beauty

283. Sri-Kama – the desire for beauty

284. Sridamesvara-Vallabha – dear to Sridama’s master

285. Sri-Nitamba – She has beautiful hips

286. Sri-Ganesa – She is the beautiful queen of the gopis

287. Sri-Svarupasrita Srila – She is beautiful

288. Sruti – She is the Vedas

289. Sri-Kriya-Rupini – She is the activities of devotional service

290. Sri-Krnsa-Bhajananvita – She devotedly worships Sri Krsna

291. Sri Radha – She worships Lord Krsna


158 names of Radha on K

1. Kadambari-pana-para, 102 * She is fond of drinking kaadambarii nectar

2. Kailasa-vasini, 72, 149 * She is the Goddess who resides on Mount Kailshsa

3. Kailasacala-vasini, 87 * the goddess who resides on Mount Kailaasa

4. Kailasini, 175 * She is Paarvatii

5. Kaivalya-dayini, 68 * the giver of liberation

6. Kaivalya-patha-da, 122 * gives the path of liberation

7. Kaivalya-sundari, 68 * She is the most beautiful

8. Kaivarti, 116 * She catches the fish that is Shrii Krishna

9. Kala, 115, 168 * She is a crescent moon

10. Kaladhinatha-vadana, 115 * Her face is a full moon

11. Kalanathadhirohini, 115 * She is glorious as a full moon

12. Kali-kalmasa-bhanga, 86 * She breaks and destroys the sins of Kali-yuga

13. Kali-kalmasa-nasini, 86 * She breaks and destroys the sins of Kali-yuga

14. Kali-kalmasa-rupa, 86 * She is expert at enjoying pastimes of quarreling with Lord Krishna

15. Kalindatanaya-tira, 102 * She has made Her home on the Yamunaa’s shore 16. Kalindi, 50 * Kaalindii

17. Kalindi-kula-dipika, 101 * the lamp that splendidly shines on the Yamunaa’s shore

18. Kalpa, 53, 184 * a kalpa-vriksha tree

19. Kalpa-rupini, 184 * All Her desires are automatically fulfilled

20. Kama-bija-pradayini, 158 * She gives the seed of the desire to attain Lord Krishna

21. Kama-kala, 101 * expert at amorous pastimes

22. Kama-karika, 101 * She is passionate

23. Kama-lalasa-vigraha, 17 * Lord Krishna’s passionate lover

24. Kama-prakasika, 159 * She is an amorous girl

25. Kama-sastra-prakasini, 158 * She is expert in the science of amorous pastimes

26. Kama-sastra-vinoda, 158 * She is expert in the science of amorous pastimes

27. Kama-vallabha, 103 * passionate lover

28. Kamala, 25, 72 * like a lotus flower

29. Kamala-kanta-grhini, 72 * She is Lord Naaraayaana’s wife

30. Kamala-sundari, 26 * beautiful as a lotus

31. Kamalalaya, 72 * the abode where the goddess of fortune resides

32. Kamanga-harini, 46 * the wife of Lord Shiva who destroyed Kaamadeva’s body

33. Kamari-kanta, 17 * the beloved of lust’s enemy

34. Kamesi, 17 * Lord Krishna’s amorous queen

35. Kamesvari, 101 * the queen of amorous pastimes

36. Kaminy, 159 * She is an amorous girl

37. Kampamana, 131 * She trembles

38. Kamsa-hara, 131 * She is the beloved of He who killed Kamsa

39. Kanakakrti, 133 * Her form is golden

40. Kancanabha, 19 * She has a golden complexion

41. Kancanangada-dharini, 19 * She wears golden armlets

42. Kandarpa-koti-janani, 158 * She is the mother of millions of Kaamadevas

43. Kandarpa-koti-sundari, 157 * She is more beautiful than many millions of Kaamadevas

44. Kanta, 26, 96 * Lord Krishna’s beloved

45. Kanta-nitambini, 96 * a girl with beautiful hips

46. Kantara-sustha-vasini, 141 * She happily lives in a great forest that is like an unapproachable fortress

47. Kantara-vasini, 32 * She happily lives in a great forest that is like an unapproachable fortress

48. Kanti, 33 * beauty

49. Kanya, 14 * the daughter of a gopa

50. Kapala-malini, 160 * As Durgaa-devii, She wears a garland of skulls

51. Kapila, 111 * She is fair

52. Karani, 100 * She is the mother of all living entities

53. Karika, 101 * She is passionate

54. Karini, 150 * She gives Lord Krishna’s devotees transcendental bliss

55. Karna, 93 * Karna

56. Karttika-vrata-kartri, 156 * She performs the vow of Kaarttika-vrata

57. Karttiki, 65 * She is the month of Kaarttika

58. Karuna, 93 * She is supremely merciful

59. Karunamaya-karini, 93 * She is supremely merciful

60. Karunarnava-dharini, 57 * She is a flooding ocean of mercy

61. Karunarnava-rupini, 168 * an ocean of mercy

62. Karunarnava-sampurna, 57 * She is a flooding ocean of mercy

63. Karunya, 93 * She is supremely merciful

64. Karyatita, 100 * She is beyond all material duties

65. Kaulini, 94 * born in a noble family

66. Kaumari, 76 * a young girl

67. Kauseyambara-dharini, 117 * She is dressed in elegant silk garments

68. Kaya, 182 * Her form is spiritual

69. Kesa, 101, 111 * She has beautiful hair

70. Kesa-pasa-rata, 143 * She carefully braids Her hair

71. Kesa-saivala-dhatri, 119 * Her hair is dark moss

72. Kesava, 90 * She is Lord Keshava’s beloved

73. Kesava-prita, 90 * She is Lord Keshava’s beloved

74. Kesava-priya, 90 * She is Lord Keshava’s beloved

75. Kesavananda-datri, 89 * the giver of happiness to Lord Keshava

76. Kesavananda-dayini, 89 * the giver of happiness to Lord Keshava

77. Kesavi, 90 * She is Lord Keshava’s beloved

78. Kesini, 175 * She has beautiful hair

79. Kevala, 84 * She is liberated

80. Khecara-suta, 81 * a goddess who lives in the celestial worlds

81. Khecaratva-pradayini, 81 * one who brings others to the celestial worlds

82. Khecari, 81 * a goddess who lives in the celestial worlds

83. Kisora-sanga-samsarga, 115 * She meets youthful Krishna

84. Kisora-vallabha, 101 * She is youthful Krishna’s beloved

85. Kisori, 25 * is youthful

86. Kisorini, 100 * She is a beautiful young girl

87. Kosa, 117 * She is a treasure-house of transcendental opulences

88. Kosa-rupa, 118 * She is a treasure-house of transcendental opulences

89. Kosala, 168 * expert

90. Kosavari, 118 * She is a treasure-house of transcendental opulences

91. Koti-kandarpa-lavanya, 157 * She is more beautiful than many millions of Kaamadevas

92. Krida-kautuka-rupini, 163 * playful and happy

93. Kripatita, 93 * She is supremely merciful

94. Krodhini, 171 * She becomes angry at Krishna

95. Krpa, 86 * She is kindness personified

96. Krpanvita, 161 * She is merciful

97. Krpavati, 87 * She is merciful

98. Krsna, 11, 12, 26, 32, 139, 147, 149, 171, 172, 174, 178, 181 * Lord Krishna’s constant companion

99. Krsna-bhakta-phalarthini, 150 * She gives Lord Krishna’s devotees the fruits of their services

100. Krsna-bhogya, 95 * Lord Krishna’s happiness

101. Krsna-kala, 178 * She is an expansion of Lord Krishna

102. Krsna-kanta, 12, 55 * Lord Krishna’s beloved

103. Krsna-kroda, 141 * She sits on Lord Krishna’s lap

104. Krsna-pivari, 96 * Lord Krishna’s beloved

105. Krsna-prema, 140 * She loves Krishna

106. Krsna-prema-parayana, 44 * the girl completely in love with Lord Krishna

107. Krsna-prema-rata, 139 * She loves Lord Krishna

108. Krsna-prema-tarangini, 109 * She is an ocean filled with waves of love for Lord Krishna

109. Krsna-premavati, 109 * She loves Lord Krishna

110. Krsna-prita, 139 * She pleases Lord Krishna

111. Krsna-rata, 139 * She pleases Lord Krishna

112. Krsna-samyuta, 11 * Lord Krishna’s constant companion

113. Krsna-sangarthini, 172 * She yearns for Lord Krishna’s company

114. Krsna-stuta, 55 * She is praised by Krishna

115. Krsna-taranga-da, 145 * She is an ocean filled with waves of love for Lord Krishna

116. Krsna-tosana-tat-para, 139 * She is devoted to pleasing Lord Krishna

117. Krsnacandra-priya, 32 * She is Lord Krishna’s beloved

118. Krsnambara, 104 * She is Lord Krishna’s garment

119. Krsnananda-pradayini, 12 * the giver of bliss to Lord Krishna

120. Krsnananda-vidhayini, 178 * She delights Lord Krishna

121. Krsnanga-vasini, 14 * Her residence is on Lord Krishna’s limbs

122. Krsnartha-rahita, 179 * She has no desire except to associate with Lord Krishna

123. Krsnartha-vasana, 178 * She yearns to associate with Lord Krishna

124. Krsnartha-vyakula, 181 * She is agitated with the desire to attain Lord Krishna

125. Krsnarthini, 178 * She yearns to associate with Lord Krishna 126. Krsnavatara-nirata, 150 * She devotedly serves Lord Krishna’s incarnations

127. Krsnesi, 103 * She is Lord Krishna’s queen

128. Ksama, 33 * patience

129. Ksamakula, 40 * patience

130. Ksema, 46, 83 * She is patience

131. Ksema-kari, 83 * patient

132. Ksetra, 94 * a resident of holy places

133. Ksetra-nivasini, 136 * She lives in a sacred place

134. Ksetradhisthatr-rupa, 89 * She is the predominating Deity of sacred places

135. Ksetratita, 89 * beyond all places in this world

136. Ksina, 169 * slender

137. Ksirodasayini, 33 * she who lies down on the ocean of milk

138. Ksudha, 143 * hunger

139. Ksudra-kitanga-samsarga, 157 * She will show Her mercy to the most insignificant creature

140. Ksut, 40 * She is hunger

141. Kula-dipika, 31 * the lamp illuminating Her family

142. Kula-ksetra-nivasini, 128 * She stays in Her family’s place

143. Kula-prada, 89 * born in a noble family

144. Kula-priya, 34 * dear to Her family

145. Kula-pujya, 34 * worshiped by Her family

146. Kulajendra-nivasini, 85 * She stays in Her family’s place

147. Kulavati, 87 * born in a very respectable and noble family

148. Kulina, 31 * born in a noble family

149. Kulodvaha, 32 * the noblest in Her family

150. Kumari, 71 * She is a young girl

151. Kumuda, 103 * She is like a kumuda flower

152. Kumudananda, 103 * She is pleased by the kumuda flowers

153. Kusmanda-bhuta-vetala nasini, 161 * She kills the kuShmandas, bhuutas, and vetaalas

154. Kusumamoda-dharini, 102 * She is fragrant with many flowers

155. Kutila, 94 * crooked

156. Kutilalaka, 97 * Her hair is curly

157. Kutira-vasini, 112 * She lives in a cottage

158. Kuveresvara-vallabha, 181 She is dear to Kuvera’s master, Lord Shiva


108 names of Radha

1. Radha – Radha

2. Gandharvika – Gandharvika, she who is expert in singing and dancing

3. Gosthayuva-rajaika-kamita – The only girl desired by the prince of Vraja

4. Gandharva radhika – Who is worshipped by the Gandharva-angels

5. Candrakantir – Whose luster is like the moon

6. Madhava-sangini – Who accompanies Madhava

7. Damodaradvaita-sakhi – Damodar’s unrivalled girlfriend

8. Kartikotkirtidesvari – The queen who bestows fame on the Kartika month

9. Mukunda dayita-vrnda dhammilla mani-manjari – The crest jewel of Mukunda’s ladyfriends

10. Bhaskaropasika – Who worships the sun

11. Varsabhanavi – Who belongs to King Vrsabhanu

12. Vrsabhanuja – Who is born from King Vrsabhanu

13. Ananga manjari – Ananga Manjari’s older sister

14. Jestha sridama – Sridama’s younger sister

15. Varajottama – The greatest (fem.)

16. Kirtida-kanyaka– Kirtida’s daughter

17. Matr-sneha-piyusa-putrika – Who is the nectarean object of Her mother’s affection

18. Visakha-savayah – Who is of the same age as Visakha

19. Prestha visakha jivitadhika – Who is dearer than life to Visakha

20. Pranadvitiya lalita – Who is none other than Lalita’s very life

21. Vrndavana viharini – Enjoys in Vrndavana

22. Lalita prana-laksaika-raksa – Who saves Lalita’s life lakhs of times

23. Vrndavanesvari – Queen of Vrndavana

24. Vrajendra-grhini krsna-praya-sneha-niketanam – Who is as dear to Mother Yasoda as Krsna

25. Vraja go-gopa-gopali jiva-matraika-jivanam – Who is the only life of the life of the cows, cowherdsmen and cowherdgirls of Vraja

26. Snehalabhira-rajendra – Who is the object of King Nanda’s affection

27. Vatsalacyuta-purva-ja – Who gets parental affection from Balaram

28. Govinda pranayadhara surabhi sevanotsuka – Who is the object of Govinda’s love (Govinda is eager to serve His surabhi cows)

29. Dhrta nandisvara-ksema gamanotkanthi-manasa – Who is very eager to go to Nandisvara for serving Krsna

30. Sva-dehadvaitata drsta dhanistha dhyeya-darsana – Who is regarded as non-different from her by Dhanistha and seen in her meditations, (Dhanistha is Yasoda’s maidservant)

31. Gopendra-mahisi paka-sala-vedi prakasika – Who is seen in Mother Yadosa’s kitchen

32. Ayur-varddha-karaddhana – Whose cooked grains increase Krsna’s life

33. Rohini ghrata-mastaka – Whose head is smelt by Rohini

34. Subala nyasta sarupya – Who has bestowed a form equal to Hers to Subala

35. Subala priti-tosita – Who is very fond of Subala

36. Mukhara-drk sudha-naptri – Who is nectar in Mukhara’s eyes

37. Jatila drsti-bhasita – Who is afraid to see Her mother-in-law, Jatila

38. Madhumangala narmokti janita-smita-candrika – Who smiles like the Moonbeams after hearing Madhumangala’s jokes

39. Paurnamasi bahih khelat prana-panjara sarika – The she-parrot of Whose heart is caught in Paurnamasi’s cage

40. Sva ganadvaita jivatuh sviyahankara-vardhini – Who is the only life of Her friends

41. Sva ganopendra padabja – Who increases the pride of Her relatives

42. Sparsa-lambhana harsini – Who is very happy to touch Upendra’s feet with Her friends

43. Sviya vrndavanodyana paliki krta-vrndaka – Who has placed Vrnda in charge of Vrndavana’s gardens

44. Jnata vrndatavi sarva lata-taru-mrga-dvija – Who is known by all the Vines, trees, deer and birds of Vrndavana

45. Isac candana samghrsta nava-kasmira-deha-bhah – Whose body shines with fresh vermillion ground with some sandalpaste

46. Jjva-puspa pritha-hari patta cinarunambara – Whose silken dress shines more reddish than the java flower

47. Caranabja-tala-jyotir arunakrta-bhutala – Whose lotus footsoles make the surface of the earth shine crimson-red

48. Hari citta camatkari caru nupura nihsvana – Who astonishes Hari’s mind with the sweet sound of Her anklebells

49. Krsna-sranti-hara sroni pitha-valgita ghantika – The nice sounds of whose waistbells remove Krsna’s fatigue

50. Krsna sarvasva pinodyat kucancan mani-malika – The pearl necklace on whose firm, raised breasts is everything to Krsna

51. Nana-ratnollasad sankha-cuda caru bhuja-dvaya – Whose two beautiful arms are adorned with conchshell bangles inset with various jewels

52. Syamantaka-mani bhrajan mani-bandhati-bandhura – On Whose wrist the beautiful Syamantaka jewel shines

53. Suvarna darpana-jyotir ullanghi mukha-mandala – The shining of Whose face defeats that of a golden mirror

54. Pakka dadima bijabha dantakrstaghabhic chuka – Whose teeth, that shine like ripe pomegranate seeds, attract the parrot-like Aghabhit (Krsna)

55. Abja-ragadi srstabja-kalika karna-bhusana – Whose ruby earrings are shaped like lotus buds

56. Saubhagya kajjalankakta netranandita khanjana – Whose wagtail-like eyes are anointed with beautiful eyeliner, giving great joy to the eyes

57. Suvrtta mauktika mukta nasika tilapuspika – Whose nose, that is beautiful as a sesame flower, is adorned with a round pearl

58. Sucaru nava-kasturi tilakancita-bhalaka – Whose forehead is adorned with beautiful tilak made of fresh musk

59.ddivya veni vinirdhuta keki-pincha-vara-stutih – Whose divine hairbraid is worshiped by peacock feathers (being defeated in beauty)

60. Netranta-sara vidhvamsakrta canurajid dhrtih – The arrows of Whose glances destroy the patience of Krsna, Who defeated the Canura wrestler

61. Sphurat kaisora-tarunya sandhi-bandhura-vigraha – Who is blooming teenage beauty personified

62. Madhavollasakonmatta – Who pleases Madhava

63. Pikoru madhura-svara – Who maddens Madhava with Her sweet, cuckoo-like voice

64. Pranayuta-sata prestha madhavotkirti-lampata/ – Who is more attached to Madhava’s great glories than to millions of lives

65. Krsnapanga-tarangodyat smita-piyusa-budbuda/ – Whose nectarean smiles provide bubbles on the waves of Krsna’s glances

66. Punjibhuta jagallajja vaidagdhi-digdha-vigraha – Who is the very form of cleverness, embarrassing the whole world

67. Karuna vidravad deha murtiman – Whose body melts in kindness

68. Madhuri-ghata – Who is abundant sweetness personified

69. Jagad-gunavati-varga giyamana gunoccaya – Whose glories are loudly sung by all the great ladies of the world

70. Sacyadi subhaga-vrnda vandyamanoru-saubhaga – Who is incessantly praised by beautiful ladies like Sači

71. Vina-vadana sangita rasalasya visarada– Who is expert in singing and playing vina in the rasa dance

72. Narada pramukhodgita jagad anandi sad-yasah – Whose pure glories are sung by sages headed by Narada, giving joy to the world

73. Govardhana-guha geha grhini – She is the housewife in the caves in Govardhana

74. Kunja-mandana – She decorates the kunja

75. Candamsu-nandini baddha bhagini-bhava-vibhrama– She has a sisterly relationship with Yamuna, (Yamuna is the daughter of the sun and Radha is the daughter of Vrsabhanu, the sun in Taurus)

76. Divya kundalata narma sakhya-dama-vibhusita – She is adorned with the wreath of divine Kundalata’s friendship

77. Govardhanadharahladi srngara-rasa-pandita – She is the professor in amorous rapture, giving joy to the holder of Govardhana

78. Girindra-dhara vaksah – She is Laksmi on the chest of the holder of Govardhan

79. Srih sankhacudari-jivanam – She is the life of the enemy of Sankhacuda

80. Gokulendra-suta-prema kama-bhupendra-pattanam – She is the settlement of Cupid for the love of the son of Gokulendra

81. Vrsa-vidhvamsa narmokti sva-nirmita sarovara – Who made Her own pond after the killer of Arista mocked Her

82. Nija kunda-jala-krida jita sankarsananuja – Who defeats Sankarsana’s younger brother in sports in Her own pond

83. Mura-mardana mattebha vihara-mrta-dirghika – She is the ambrosial pond of enjoyment for the intoxicated elephant who defeated Mura

84. Girindra-dhara-parindra rati-yuddhoru simhika – She is a powerful lioness fighting amorous sports with the king of lions, the holder of the best of mountains

85. Sva tanu-saurabhonmatti krta mohana madhava – Who enchants Madhava with Her intoxicating bodily fragrance

86. Dor-muloccalana krida vyakuli-krta kesava – Who agitates Kesava by playfully showing Her armpit

87. Nija kunda-tati kunja klrpta keli kalodyama – Who expands Her artful plays in the kunja on the bank of Her own pond

88. Divya malli-kulollasi sayyakalpita vigraha – Who makes a bed of divine jasmine flowers there with joy

89. Krsna vama-bhuja nyasta caru daksina gandaka – Who places Her beautiful right cheek on Krsna’s left arm

90. Savya bahu-lata baddha krsna daksina sad-bhuja/ – Who holds Krsna’s right arm with Her left vine-like arm

91. Krsna daksina caruru slista vamoru-rambhika – Whose beautiful, broad, banana-like left hip touches Krsna’s right hip

92. Girindra-dhara drg-vaksor mardi-sustana-parvata – Whose nice, mountain-like breasts are being massaged by the Holder of Govardhana

93. Govindadhara piyusa vasitadhara-pallava – Whose leaf-like lips are scented by the nectar of Govinda’s lips

94. Sudha-sancaya carukti sitali-krta madhava – Whose beautiful words distribute nectar, cooling Madhava off

95. Govindodgirna tambula raga rajyat kapolika/ – Whose cheeks are colored by the pan from Govinda’s lips

96. Krsna sambhoga saphali-krta manmatha sambhava – Who realizes Krsna’s fancies of amorous enjoyments

97. Govinda marjitoddama rati-prasvinna sanmukha – The profuse perspiration from whose face is wiped off by Govinda

98. Visakha vijita krida-santi nidralu-vigraha – Who is being fanned by Visakha when She falls asleep after playing with Krsna

99. Govinda-carana-nyasta kaya-manasa jivana – Who has placed Her life, body and mind at Govinda’s lotus feet

100. Svapranarbuda nirmanchya hari pada-rajah kana – Who worships the dust of Hari’s lotus feet with billions of hearts

101. Anumatracyutadarsa sayyamanatma locana – Who curses Her eyes for every second that they do not see Acyuta

102. Nitya-nutana govinda vaktra-subhramsu-darsana – Who beholds Govinda’s ever-fresh moonlike face

103. Nihsima hari-madhurya saundaryadyeka-bhogini – Who is the only enjoyer of Hari’s endless sweetness and beauty

104. Sapatnya dhama murali-matra bhagya kataksini – Who can only blink at the fortune of Her co-wife, the Murali flute

105. Gadha buddhi-bala krida jita vamsi-vikarsini – Who takes Krsna’s flute after defeating Him in a gambling match

106. Narmokti candrikotphulla krsna kamabdi-vardhini – Who increases the ocean of Krsna’s desires by the full moonbeams of Her joking words

107. Vraja-candrendriya-grama visrama-vidhu-salika – Who is the moonlike resting place for all the senses of the moon of Vraja (Sri Krsna)

108. krsna sarvendriyonmadi radhetyaksara-yugmaka – The two syllables of Whose name Ra-dha madden all of Krsna’s senses


16 names of Radha

1. Radha – She who is the bestower of ultimate divine bliss.

2. Rasesvari – She Who is the Goddess of the rasa dance.

3. Rasa Vasini – She Who always lives with the rasa dance.

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

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

6. Krsna Priya – She Who is Krishna’s most dearly beloved companion.

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

8. Krsna Vamanga Sambhuta – She Who is generated from Krishna left side.

9. Paramananda Rupini – She Who is the personification of supreme ecstasy.

10. Krsna – She Who bestows the best form of supreme liberation.

11. Vrindavani – She Who lives in Vrindavana.

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

13. Vrindavana Vinodini – She Who enjoys many pleasures in Vrindavana.

14. Chandravali – She Whose form has many moons.

15. Chandra Kamta – She Who effulgence is like the moon.

16. Sarach Chandra Prabhanana – She Whose face glows like the full moon of August.


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