Questions tagged [radha]

Radha also called Radhika, Radharani and Radhikarani, is a Hindu goddess who is almost always depicted alongside Krishna and features prominently within the theology of today's Vallabha and Gaudiya Vaishnava sects, which regards Radha as the original Goddess or Shakti.

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Who is the first well known saint to mention Radha in his works?

Jaidev goswami in Gita Govinda mentions about Radha , are there any prior references to her? I am not asking about puranic references, but works of any acharya. Who is the first well known saint to have mentioned Radha in his works?
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Why does Hit Harivamsh place Radhaji above Sri Krsna?

JSRK! Why does Hit Harivamsh place Radhaji above Sri Krsna? I know they are worshipped together in all rasika sampraday, but Hitji is distinct for his view of Radharani. JAI SRI MĀ!
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The Sixty-four eternal arts of Srimati Radharani?

Can anyone share the meaning of Srimati Radharani's sixtyfour eternal arts? I have come across word for word translations, but need a simple explanation.
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What is the description of Radha's birth from Garga Samhita?

I want to know the description of Radha's birth from Garga Samhita. It's described in the 8th chapter of Canto 1 of Graga Samhita. I've gone through the English translation of Garga Samhita as per suggested in this answer but the translation of some…
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