Shri Radhe

"Calling the name of Radha, the embodiment of pure devotion"

Word by Word

Shri — sacred, radiant (an honorific of the goddess) | Radhe — O Radha, Krishna's eternal beloved, embodiment of pure devotion

Full Translation

"Shri Radhe" calls upon Radha, Krishna's eternal beloved, honored in Vrindavan as the very heart of divine love. Her name is chanted on its own because, in the bhakti traditions, Radha embodies devotion itself — to call her is to ask for the capacity to love.

Pronunciation Tips

shree RAH-dhay

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