Praying to Radha

[Guest guest]

Hare Krishna

 

This jiva is weary of material existence; and is seeking to return to the spiritual world. I am very drawn to Lord Krsna and also the Divine Mother. Is it proper to pray to Radha as our Divine Mother?

[Guest guest]

Yes:

 

ataeva sarva-pujya, parama-devata

sarva-palika, sarva jagatera mata

 

ataeva -- therefore; sarva-pujya -- worshipable by all; parama -- supreme; devata -- goddess; sarva-palika -- the protectress of all; sarva jagatera -- of all the universes; mata -- the mother.

 

"Therefore Radha is parama-devata, the supreme goddess, and She is worshipable for everyone. She is the protectress of all, and She is the mother of the entire universe." (Adi 4.89)

[narayani]

Hare krsna,

Here are some lovely prayers in glorification of Srimati Radharani:

 

http://www.stephen-knapp.com/prayers_to_srimati_radharani.htm

 

This is Sri Radhika's pranama:

 

tapta-kancana-gaurangi radhe vrndavanesvari

vrsabhanu-sute devi pranamami hari-priye

 

I offer my respects to Radharani, whose bodily complexion is like molten gold and who is the queen of Vrndavana. Your are the daughter of king Vrsabhanu and you are very dear to Lord Krsna.

 

Sri Radhika Stava by Srila Rupa Gosvami:

S'rî Râdhika Stava

To the glory of Râdha

(from 'Stava-mâlâ', 'a Garland of Glory')

 

Intro:

(D G A Bm A G A Bm)

(D G<SUP>II</SUP> D<SUP>II </SUP>G)

râdhe jaya jaya mâdhava-dayite RRâdha, all glories to Mâdhava's beloved,

(A7<SUP>I</SUP> D Em A<SUP>II</SUP>)

gokula-tarunî-mandala-mahite RGokula's girls all worship you.

(1)

(A7<SUP>I </SUP>D Em D)

dâmodara-rati-vardhana-ves'e

Attracting Damodhâr' by nicely being dressed,

(A7<SUP>I </SUP>D G A<SUP>III</SUP>)

hari-nishkutha-vrindâ-vipines'e

Hari's pleasure, Vrindâvana's queen.

(2)

(D G<SUP>II</SUP> D<SUP>II</SUP>)

râdhe jaya jaya mâdhava-dayite RRâdha, all glories to Mâdhava's beloved,

(A7<SUP>I</SUP> D Em A<SUP>II</SUP>)

gokula-tarunî-mandala-mahite RGokula's girls all worship you.

(A7<SUP>I </SUP>D Em D)

vrishabhânudadhi-nava-s'as'i-lekhe

From Vrsabhânu's ocean, arose a new moon,

(A7<SUP>I </SUP>D G A<SUP>III</SUP>)

lalitâ-sakhi-guna-ramita-vis'âkhe

Lalitâ's girlfriend, gentle binding Visâkhe.

(3)

(D G<SUP>II</SUP> D<SUP>II</SUP>)

râdhe jaya jaya mâdhava-dayite RRâdha, all glories to Mâdhava's beloved,

(A7<SUP>I</SUP> D Em A<SUP>II)</SUP>

gokula-tarunî-mandala-mahite RGokula's girls all worship you.

(A7<SUP>I </SUP>D Em D)

karunâm kuru mayi karuna-bharite

Always friendly and honest, full of compassion,

(A7<SUP>I </SUP>D G A<SUP>III</SUP>)

sanaka-sanâtana-varnita-carite

Sanaka Sanâtana described your character

 

O Radha! O beloved of Madhava! O You who are worshiped by all the young girls of Gokula! All glories unto You! All glories unto You!

 

 

 

 

"0 You who dress Yourself in such a way as to increase Lord Damodara's love and attachment for You! O queen of Vrndavana, which is the pleasure grove of Lord Hari! O new moon who has arisen from the ocean of King Vrsabhanu! O friend of Lalita! O You who make Visakha loyal to You due to Your wonderful qualities of friendliness, kindness, and faithfulness to Krsna! O You who are filled with compassion! O You whose divine characteristics are described by the great sages Sanaka and Sanatana! O Radha, please be merciful to me!"