Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.87
Rādhikā Excels All in Worshiping Kṛṣṇa
“Her worship [ārādhana] consists of fulfilling the desires of Lord Kṛṣṇa. Therefore the Purāṇas call Her Rādhikā.”
What the purport teaches
- The name “Rādhā” comes from ārādhana, which means “worship.”
- Her worship consists of fulfilling the desires of Lord Kṛṣṇa.
- She excels all in worshiping Kṛṣṇa. Therefore She is called Rādhikā, the greatest servitor.
Try this today
Write down the meaning of ārādhana and one sentence about how Rādhikā exemplifies it.
Ask yourself
How does fulfilling Kṛṣṇa’s desires deepen my understanding of worship?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.