Ashtami

Sri Radhashtami. Srimati Radharani's appearance at noon. Fasting till noon.

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    Harikatha

    Worship of Krishna Without Radha is Futile

    Sri Gurudeva first narrates on why Sukadeva Goswami did not take the name of Radha directly in Srimad Bhagavatam. He then explains the meaning of a hymn written by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, ‘rādha-bhajane yadi mati nāhi bhelā’. He also emphasizes on the fact that without understanding Krishna-tattva nobody can understand Radha-tattva. He narrates Brahma-vimohanlila to indicate how even Brahma failed to understand Krishna when He appeared as a cowherd boy.

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    Harikatha

    On the Occasion of Radha-astami

    Srila Gurudev explains why Sukadev Goswami did not directly take the name of Srimati Radha in Srimad Bhagavatam. He also explains why the love of Srimati Radhika for Krishna is the highest amongst all His devotees. And then He narrates the pastime of Her advent in detail.

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