Excerpts from the many texts penned by Maharshi Ved Vyasa:-
Text: “idaṁ hyanvojasāsutaṁ rādhānāṁ pate pivā tvasya girvaṇaḥ” (Ṛig Veda)
Meaning: “O Shree Krishna, husband of Radha! Just as the gopīs worship You; every syllable of Ved mantras also worship You.”
Radha having a conversation with Krishna.---
Text: “yasyā Radha-reṇuṁ pādayorviśhvabhartā dharate moordhnī” (Atharva Vediya Rādhikopaniṣhad)
Meaning: “Radha is that Entity, the dust of whose lotus feet, the Master of the Universe places on His head.”
Text: “rukmiṇī dwāravatyāṁcha rādhā vṛindāvane vane” (Matsya Purāṇa)
Meaning: “Rukmini waits at the doorway (for Krishna), hoping to re-create Radha’s Vrindavan.”
Text: “kāmayāmaha etasya śhrīmatpādarajaḥ śhriyaḥ, kuchakuṅkumagandhāḍhyaṁ moordhnā voḍhuṁ gadābhṛitaḥ” (Śhrīmad Bhāgavatam 10.83.42)
Meaning: “The Queens of Dwarka are desiring for the dust of Radha’s feet, because that dust has kumkum and sandal paste from Krishna’s forehead when he placed His head on her feet in the declaration of His love.”
Gita Govindam is a book of devotional musical poetry that encapsulates the life & times Krishna. There is a poetic dialogue from Gita-Govindam that ensues between Radha and Krishna. Radha accosts Krishna one day; she wants to know how she is different from other Gopis. Radha has hinted to Krishna that marriage can make that difference; can set her apart from other Gopis. Krishna is amused at Radha’s restlessness – and the dialogue ensues:-
The Dialogue:-
Krishna: “When 2 souls are united, the difference of the other or 2nd vanishes; so if we are but 1 soul, then why do you wish for marriage?”
Radha: “Right now I see no difference between me and the others; everyone thinks you belong to them; so how does that set me apart?”
Krishna: “There are 100 Gopis who search for me every day; who wish to be with me; but you’re the only one I search for, and wish to be with; does that not set you apart?”
Radha: “No, it does not; because you seem eager to accept the Love of every Gopi, not just mine; I have no proof I’m apart from others.”
Krishna: “I am eager to accept the Love of not just every Gopi, but every Gwala, and every other creature that wants to shower me with love. Can’t you see Radha, that is the purpose why I am here; to fill every living soul with Love; to teach every creature to Love.”
Radha: “Even if I were to accept what you are saying Krishna, how does it prevent you from marrying me, if it is important to me? What is it that prevents you from marrying me?
Krishna: “Because, we are but 1 soul; marriage is to unite 2 souls; we are 1 soul split into 2; we are simply part of the other.”
Radha: “If we are but 1 soul split into 2, then Krishna, then you should not have a problem offering me marriage.”
This part is very interesting 😃---
Months passed. Radha is still upset. Krishna is trying to have a conversation with her.
Krishna: “Why are you upset?” Radha: “You know why I’m upset.” Krishna: “Still? Even after we are married?” Radha: “Married? When did we get married?”
Krishna: “I told you before. Ego covers up the truth. Love unveils it. You couldn’t see because you were too busy being angry. But don’t be distraught. Ego is also a facet of Love. Eventually, we learn to move beyond that.”
Krishna explains the concept of `reality’ to Radha; there is no `absolute reality’; but merely `relative reality’. Krishna explains reality can be physical (tangible), mental (in thoughts), emotional (in heart), spiritual (in spirit).
Krishna: “On Holi, I welcomed you with a garland; you didn’t notice; also I welcomed all other Gopis only with flower petals.”
Krishna: “You garlanded me back, but you didn’t realise that either; you were still angry with me.”
Krishna: “We started the day with Govardhan parikrama; I held your hand through-out; that is equal to 7 times around the Holy Fire.”
Krishna: “I smeared the faces & clothes of every Gopi n’ Gwala with Gulaal (pink color), but when you came, Radha, I was holding red vermilion color in my hand; I smeared you forehead and parting with red vermilion; but in the melee of colors, you never noticed.”
Krishna: “I dropped my flute on purpose; you bent down to pick it up; in doing so you touched my feet; I blessed you to be with me for eternity.”
Krishna: “Tell me, are we not married in the way you wanted us to be?”
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