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The Glories and Pastimes of Srimati Radharani
Who is Srimati Radharani?
People in general do not know about Radharani. The truth about Her is a very confidential subject hidden even from the Vedas. As a result there are many misconceptions - or no conceptions at all - about Her.
Srila Prabhupada says, "The two transcendentalists Radha and Krishna are a puzzle to materialists. The description of Radha and Krishna from the diary of Srila Swarupa Damodara Goswami is a condensed explanations, but one needs great spiritual insight to understand the mystery of these two personalities."
Just as Krishna is the fountainhead of all forms of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Radharani is the fountainhead of all goddesses, such as Laksmi, Rukmini, and Satyabhama.
This book offers a glimpse into the pastimes of Srimati Radharani as they have been described in different scriptures and also explained by the Six Goswamis of Vrindavan. Some of the pastimes come from books about guided pilgrimages to Vrindavan, when the stories told are not referenced in any scripture but are part of the local oral tradition.
Before describing the pastimes of Radharani, the book explains Her ontology and the purity of Her love for Sri Krishna. This information is from Srila Prabhupada's translation of Sri Chaitanya-charitamrta, written by Srila Krishnadasa Kaviraja Goswami.
People in general do not know about Radharani. The truth about Her is a very confidential subject hidden even from the Vedas. As a result there are many misconceptions - or no conceptions at all - about Her.
Srila Prabhupada says, "The two transcendentalists Radha and Krishna are a puzzle to materialists. The description of Radha and Krishna from the diary of Srila Swarupa Damodara Goswami is a condensed explanations, but one needs great spiritual insight to understand the mystery of these two personalities."
Just as Krishna is the fountainhead of all forms of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Radharani is the fountainhead of all goddesses, such as Laksmi, Rukmini, and Satyabhama.
This book offers a glimpse into the pastimes of Srimati Radharani as they have been described in different scriptures and also explained by the Six Goswamis of Vrindavan. Some of the pastimes come from books about guided pilgrimages to Vrindavan, when the stories told are not referenced in any scripture but are part of the local oral tradition.
Before describing the pastimes of Radharani, the book explains Her ontology and the purity of Her love for Sri Krishna. This information is from Srila Prabhupada's translation of Sri Chaitanya-charitamrta, written by Srila Krishnadasa Kaviraja Goswami.
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253 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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July 20, 2025
Finished reading “The Glories and Pastimes of Radharani” (Volume 1) by Bhakti Purusottama Swami.
Just like Krishna is the fountainhead of all forms of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, in the same way Radharani is the fountainhead of all forms of goodness like Lakshmi, Rukmini, Satyabhama, etc. She is mula-prakriti, or the original prakriti.
But people in general (me included) had little knowledge of Radharani. It was Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu who spread the glories of Srimati Radharani among the common people. The subject matter of Radharani is very confidential: even the Vedas only mention Sri Radha in brief. That’s why Lord Krishna personally came to this earth to explain radhatattva and Srimati Radharani’s pastimes to everyone. Radharani is not some ordinary lady or even some special lady of this material world with whom Lord Krishna was having His pastimes. She is the pleasure-giving potency (Hladini-sakti) of the Lord, rendering service unto Him eternally in the material and spiritual realms.
This book is divided into ten sections with 57 chapters in all. Some chapters are only half a page long. In the eleventh section, the author has compiled 8 prayers that serve as meditations on Radharani. The book is strewn with beautiful drawings/pictures - some coloured and some monochrome. The stories about the pastimes of Radharani and Lord Krishna’s untainted love for Sri Radha, not only redefines true/selfless love, it leaves you longing to know more about the time Lord Krishna and Sri Radha walked this earth (in human form).
Radha and Krishna are one and the same, but They have assumed two bodies. Thus They enjoy each other, tasting the mellows of love.
P.S. I was browsing through Amazon and spotted this book on Radharani. The hand painted book cover caught my attention and literally had me transfixed. The book cover of Volume 2 was even prettier. I added both these books to my wish list. In Mar ‘25 when my (school) friend Seema asked me that what would I like as a birthday present, I asked her to gift me Volume 1 of this book set. She said, why just volume 1, I’m sending you both the volumes, and my joy knew no bounds.
Just like Krishna is the fountainhead of all forms of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, in the same way Radharani is the fountainhead of all forms of goodness like Lakshmi, Rukmini, Satyabhama, etc. She is mula-prakriti, or the original prakriti.
But people in general (me included) had little knowledge of Radharani. It was Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu who spread the glories of Srimati Radharani among the common people. The subject matter of Radharani is very confidential: even the Vedas only mention Sri Radha in brief. That’s why Lord Krishna personally came to this earth to explain radhatattva and Srimati Radharani’s pastimes to everyone. Radharani is not some ordinary lady or even some special lady of this material world with whom Lord Krishna was having His pastimes. She is the pleasure-giving potency (Hladini-sakti) of the Lord, rendering service unto Him eternally in the material and spiritual realms.
This book is divided into ten sections with 57 chapters in all. Some chapters are only half a page long. In the eleventh section, the author has compiled 8 prayers that serve as meditations on Radharani. The book is strewn with beautiful drawings/pictures - some coloured and some monochrome. The stories about the pastimes of Radharani and Lord Krishna’s untainted love for Sri Radha, not only redefines true/selfless love, it leaves you longing to know more about the time Lord Krishna and Sri Radha walked this earth (in human form).
Radha and Krishna are one and the same, but They have assumed two bodies. Thus They enjoy each other, tasting the mellows of love.
P.S. I was browsing through Amazon and spotted this book on Radharani. The hand painted book cover caught my attention and literally had me transfixed. The book cover of Volume 2 was even prettier. I added both these books to my wish list. In Mar ‘25 when my (school) friend Seema asked me that what would I like as a birthday present, I asked her to gift me Volume 1 of this book set. She said, why just volume 1, I’m sending you both the volumes, and my joy knew no bounds.
November 20, 2025
Beautifully assembled two-volume work that honors its subject with depth and devotion. It is a treasure for anyone seeking to understand the heart of Gaudiya Vaiṣṇava theology and the supreme position of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī. The subject matter requires a devotional disposition; readers unfamiliar with Vaiṣṇava theology may at times feel the sheer intensity of emotion and symbolism is overwhelming.
April 8, 2019
Awesome book
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July 9, 2019This book is wonderful. Plz, read it for sure. It has all the pastimes and description of Srimati Radharani
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June 3, 2020
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February 23, 2021
A wonderful and beautiful book, that should be read by every devotee of Sri Krishna... Radhe Radhe!!!
May 25, 2022
Over the top stories of Radharani; only for the most devoted of devotees.
January 16, 2023
Revived memories of Little Krishna cartoon
September 22, 2025
Enchanting.
So elaborate.
Authentic.
So elaborate.
Authentic.
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