Character History
Character of Indian philosophy and mythology. The female embodiment of the deity, the immortal beloved of God Krishna.History of origin
The Old Indian texts of Purana, which describe the history of the creation of the Universe, describe Radha as the beloved and wife of Krishna, who appeared on Earth at the same time with him. In numerous directions of Hinduism, Radha sometimes consider the embodiment of the goddess of the abundance and wealth of Lakshmi. And sometimes, on the contrary, they believe that Radha is the source of the goddess of abundance and other female manifestations of the Divine.
The image of Radhi meets in works of art, among iconographic symbols and Hindu statues depicting gods. In all these cases, Radha is depicted mainly in a pair with Krishna.
In Hindu texts, a detailed description of how Radha spent time in childhood in Krishna's company. Both of the deities grew in the village of Vrindavan surrounded by the shepherd girls, one of whom was Radha herself. The sacred texts and poems written in Sanskrit is also given a detailed description of Krishna and Radha's love games.
Radha's birthplace is called Little Varchaan village, located 8 kilometers from Vrindavan village. Radha's father is called some king-shepherd. Both settlements related to the name of Radhi exist in India. Vrindavana today is a city that is considered sacred among the followers of Vaisnavism and is a place of pilgrimage.
It is believed that in ancient times there was a forest in this place, and the Divine Games of Krishna arranged in this forest. During these games, a young god, together with the shepherd boys, refused, stuck oil and killed demons. In the same areas, Radha lived, which was the leadership of girls-shepherds. She often met with Krishna. Radha and Krishna rested and danced there. In modern Vrindavan, on rumors, five thousand temples dedicated to Krishna and Radha.
Modern Warshan is a city, a place of pilgrimage of Krishna fans. In the sacred texts of Hinduism, it is argued that in the village of Warshan, the Palace of Father Radha, Tsar Vrishabhan. Part of the biography of the heroine, exciting childhood and youth, is associated with these edges. Here Radha grew up, spending time in games with girlfriends and Krishna. In Warshan, there is a temple dedicated to Krishna and Radha.
Among the Hindu holidays there is a day of Radha's phenomena, or Radhaste. On this day, followers of different flows of Vaisnavis are arranged a lush holiday. Radha got the love of Krishna, because she was devoted to God more than others. On Radhi Day, people who wish to find the love of Krishna appeal to the goddess to give them the ability to be devoted to Krishna. It is believed that if a person succeeds in the location of the goddess, then Krishna will be favorable to him.
During the holiday, the deities present hundreds of all kinds of dishes that prepare worseing. The Temple of Radhi is decorated with flowers and garlands, and the goddess itself is offered a new dress. On this day, lectures about Radha, tell about the acts of the goddess and glorify its quality. Religious chants and mantras, the statues of Radha and Krishna wash and silent.
Radhi has many names that are at the same time the goddess epitheats and wear different meanings describing the qualities of Radha. For example, "Radha-Queen", "seeing Krishna", etc.
In honor of the goddess Radha, Actress Radha Mitchell, known on the horror films of the Silent Hill series and the fantastic thriller "Black Hole". Mitchell - Australian, but is raised in the family of adherents of Hindu religion and culture. The actress is engaged in yoga and adheres to a vegetarian diet.
Radha in Hinduism
In different currents of Hinduism, the image of Radhi is interpreted in different ways. Worshiping Krishna perceive Radha as a wife and eternal beloved God. In some processes, the image of Radhi is interpreted as Shakti - the initial female creative strength, which has become a source for any female embodiments of the Divine.
In these traditions, Radha is taken to worship more than Krishna. And Radha's satellites are considered to be the servants of the goddess. Same Radha is considered a source of pleasures for Krishna and the favorite shepherd of God, which occupies a privileged position. According to Hindu texts, shepherd girls - sixteen thousand. Of these, one hundred eight is dominated by others, eight more eight above these hundred eight, and Radha is home among them.
Love relations between Radha and Krishna are estimated in numerous traditions of Hinduism in different ways. Some teachings describe the relationship Radhi and Krishna as legitimate, arguing that the deities are married. The followers of this direction refer to the fact that the wedding of Krishna and Radha is described in the sacred texts. This clearly suggests that the relationship of the gods is legalized.
The adherents of another tradition believe that in the extramarital relationships established by the moral polls and the covenants of religion, more elevation. And this is just those relationships that arose between Krishna and Radha. In this direction it is believed that Radha is married after the other, and the fear of separation and exposure increases the love of heroine to Krishna.