Talk:Radharani

From the original article "In the orthodox Vedic tradition Srimati Radharani is considered to be the eternal consort of Krishna." I'd argue with this. Radha is not mentioned in the Vedas. Imc 17:34, 9 Mar 2005 (UTC) There are few vaisnava groups who consider Radha to be the consort of Krishna because due to strict moral views they could not accept the idea of illict relationships between them. Therefore their viewpoint is called "orthodox". It doesn't refer to sruti followers Lonehermit 21:06, 12 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Radharani in the Vedas

Whatever form the lord appears in, there is a corresponding Lakshmi form who acts as His eternal consort. When the Lord appears as a god, Lakshmi appears as a goddess. When the Lord advents as an ordinary human being, Lakshmi also descends upon this earth as an ordinary human being.

'Of all the manifestations of Lakshmidevi, Srimati Radharani is the Supreme Goddess, just as amongst so many avatars of Godhead, Krishna is the supreme Personality of Godhead.'

This is confirmed in the Brihad-Gautamiya Tantra, which states, 'Sri Radhika is the Supreme Goddess. Her very nature is Krishna, for her very existence is permeated by Krishna. Therefore she is known as Krishnamayi or one who is full of Krishna. She is known as Paradevata, for she is the Supreme Goddess. All other goddesses are subordinate to her. She is the Supreme Lakshmi and her transcendental effulgence surpasses all conceptions of brilliance. She is the supreme enchantress, for she enchants Krishna Himself, who is capable of charming millions of cupids.'

More descriptions about Srimati Radharani are found in Brahmavaivartta Purana; Hari Vamsa; marriage of Krsna with Radha in (Chapter 38, Sabha Parva, Daksinatya Patha of M.B.); Krishna as spouse of Radha in Padma Purana, Chapter 1; Gita-Govinda etc. Conclusively, RADHARANI is Krsna's dearest consort. When Krsna lived in Gokula as a man with two hands Radha was His dearest consort. In the spiritual world they eternally reside on the topmost planet of Goloka Vrindavana. (Brahmavaivarta Purana, 2, 49 and 56-57 and Adi Parva Chapter 11)