Radha is almost always depicted alongside Krishna and features prominently as the Goddess or Maa Shakti. Radha is the most important gopi in Raas with Lord Krishna. Radha is often referred to as Radharani or "Radhika", prefixed with the respectful term 'Srimati'. The Sanskrit word Radha means “Fortunate, Successful”. It is understood that the origin of name Radha are Sanskrit words aradha, (paying homage, gratification) and aradhana (homage, worship). The accurate understanding would be service, specifically devotional service, since it comes from love and thus is joyful.
In the Vaishnava bhakti traditions of Hinduism that focus on Krishna, Radha is the incarnation of "the feeling of love towards krishna". Her importance approaches or even exceeds that of Krishna. She is considered incarnation of Maa Lakshmi. Radha Chalisa mentions that Krishna accompanies one who chants " Radha" with pure heart. Other gopis are usually considered to be self willing maidservants of Radha. Radharani's superiority is seen in Krishna's flute, which repeats the name Radha. Between Radha and Rukmini, Radha is superior. It is also said that when lord Krishna brought all his consorts to meet Radha, they saw Radha's face and declared her the most beautiful and sacred hearted woman in the whole universe and that she would retain this position until the end of the universe as no one will surpass her beauty and her nature. Radha's connection to Krishna is of two types: svakiya-rasa (married relationship) and parakiya-rasa (a relationship signified with eternal mental "love"). The Gaudiya tradition focuses upon parakiya-rasa as the highest form of love, wherein Radha and Krishna share thoughts even through separation. The love the gopis feel for Krishna is also described in this esoteric manner as the highest platform of spontaneous love of God!
Jai Jai Shri Radhe Krishna ~ Happy Radha Ashtami! 🙏🏻
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