14 September 2024 · Dr. Rajesh Takyar

The Marriage of Radha and Krishna

hb When Nandraj ji handed over the child Shri Krishna to Radhaji, she took him and entered the forest. The thunderous roar of the clouds was echoing in the sky, it was sounding like thunder. The trees were trembling due to the strong force of the wind.

TAlso, Radha's eyes went to the gem vase containing gems in front of her. In the middle of the pavilion, ingredients like agar, sandalwood, musk, kumkam etc. were kept. Many divine mirrors were installed. Garlands made of exquisite gems were adding to the beauty of the place. There, many clothes were kept in plates made of gold. On which gold work was done. There were also different types of jewellery. The whole environment was decorated with garlands of Malti.

EThe child Krishna disappeared from the hands of Radha. Looking on the other side, a young man was smiling and looking at Radha with his playful eyes. Seeing his beautiful appearance, Radha was stunned and staring without blinking, or rather, she was left standing stunned. At the same time, looking at him with a sarcastic gaze and laughing like a newly blossomed lotus, the young man, who was Shri Krishna, said -

Radhe smarasi golokvrittantam surasansadi.

Adya purnam karishyami sankruttam yatpura priye ॥ 57 ॥

Tvam me pranadhika Radhe beloved cha varanne.

Yatha tvam cha tathaὥham cha bhedo hi naaॽvayordhruvam॥58॥

“ODear Radhe! You remember the story of Goloka. Whatever happened there in the Devsabha, I had given you a promise, today the time has come to fulfill that promise. You are dearer to me than my own life, there is no difference between you and me. Just as a potter cannot make a pot without clay, in the same way I too am not capable of doing this work of creation without you. Everyone in the world calls me Krishna, but if you are with me, everyone starts calling me Shri Krishna. You are my Lord in the form of omnipotence. This is the decision of Veda.

The person who worships Me by offering 16 treatments to Me throughout his life, does not have My copy on him, but the one who worships You and takes Your name, he starts seeming dear to Me.”

Sa Preetirmam Jayet Radha Shabdattatodhika.

Priya na me and Radhe Radhavakta tato'dhikah॥74॥ B.vai.pu.kri

tb As Radha woke up from sleep, she said - “O Madhav! How can I forget all that? I am your devotee, but I have become engrossed in your illusion, I have become bound. I have come to this earth because of the curse of your devotee, how can I forget this. Now I have to Just thinking that I have to live apart from you for a hundred years makes me die.”

While this story was being said, Brahmaji came there smiling along with all the gods. He bowed to Shri Krishna and washed Radhika's feet with water from his Kamandal and then applied the water on his matted hair. And with folded hands he praised Radhaji. Pratushtava Putanjaliyutah Again॥96॥ While the narration was still going on, Brahmaji came there smiling along with all the gods. He bowed to Shri Krishna and washed Radhika's feet with water from his Kamandal and then applied the water on his matted hair. And with folded hands he praised Radhaji.

Murdhna nanam bhaktya ca matustachcharanambuje.

॥95॥

Kamandalujalaneav sphidam prakshalitm muda.

Yathagam pratushtava putanjaliyutah again॥96॥B.Va.Pu. Shri Krishna.

”BrAll the living beings in the universe are a part of Krishnaji, the group of women is a part of Mata Radhaji, you are more dear to Mother Radha Krishna than the life of Krishna and you are the mother of the world. No one can describe your qualities. And you are the mother of knowledge and the mother of wisdom. Who can have the capacity to praise you. Even I or Lord Shiva can talk about the expansion of your expansion. Don’t know anything.” - Saying this, Brahmaji started praising. Then Brahmaji lit the fire and completed the ritual havan. Then, following his father's duty, he made Radhakrishna ji go around the fire seven times. Then he made them sit there and placed Radha's hand in Krishnaji's hand and recited Vedic mantras. After that, Brahma ji placed Shri Krishna's hand on Radha's back and Radha's hand on Krishna ji's chest and recited mantras and made both Radha and Krishna wear a garland made of Parijat flowers around each other's neck and completed the marriage.

phiBrahmaji completed the ritual havan by lighting the fire. Then, following his father's duty, he made Radhakrishna ji go around the fire seven times. Then he made them sit there and placed Radha's hand in Krishnaji's hand and recited Vedic mantras. After that, Lord Brahma placed Shri Krishna's hand on Radha's back and Radha's hand on Krishna's chest and recited mantras and made both Radha and Krishna wear a garland made of Parijat flowers around each other's neck and completed the marriage.

UAt that time all the gods started playing dundubhi, muraj, anak etc. musical instruments. Parijat flowers started raining from the sky. Apsaras started dancing and Gandharvas started singing. Everyone was praising Radha-Madhav. And everyone was worshiping – “O Lord! We seek blessings from you for the strong devotion of both of you.” Brahma ji asked for the boon of unwavering devotion from God in the form of Dakshina.

Then everyone bowed to Radhakrishna and went to their respective abodes.

The details of the marriage of this Radhakrishna ji are there in the Shri Krishna Janam section of Brahmavaivarta Purana apart from the Golok section of Shrigarg Samhita.

Savahyamas Harin. चाराधिकां प्रदक्षिनं सप्तहि-रान्यरेताष.ततह श्वतौ ते प्रणमय्य वेदवित्तौ पाठायामास च सप्तमंत्रकम्॥31॥ Garg.S. 1 A. 16 (Krishna Ek Satyagyan Excerpts from the book)