Radha
deity Hindu single tradition · 2
Radha is the chief consort and shakti of Krishna, acknowledged as the Supreme Goddess. She is illustrated as the primeval potency embodying Hladini (immense spiritual bliss), Sandhini (eternality), and Samvit (existential consciousness), representing the feeling of love towards Krishna. Radha is considered the complete incarnation of Mahalakshmi and is depicted as Krishna himself split into two for his enjoyment, enchanting even Krishna.
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When
- First attested
- 2000 BCE
- Attested period
- -2000 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Revered since the Vedas.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Mahavishnu, Nappinnai, Radha-Krishna, Vishnu, Rama, Sita, Narayana, Indra, kali, Durga, Parvati, devi, Saraswati
- manifests as
- Lakshmi
- consort of
- Krishna
- aspect of
- Mahalakshmi
- parent of
- Ashtasakhi, Gopis
- has aspect
- Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Radha Ramana
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“a female dancer will portray both Krishna and his consort, Radha, in the same piece.”
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“Though the goddesses did not play a vital role in that era, goddesses such as Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Parvati, Radha, Saraswati, and Sita have continued to be revered into the modern era.”
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