Radhashtami is the celebration of the advent of Shrimati Radharani in this world over five thousand years ago. Lord Krishna is the male aspect of God, the energetic source of the supreme energy, and Shrimati Radharani is the female aspect, the energy. So when Krishna descends, Shrimati Radharani also descends.<\/p>\n
On this day in particular, we have to get the mercy of Radha in order to get Krishna\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mercy. Radharani is simultaneously the personification of devotion for Krishna, as well as the ideal example of what being a devotee means. The word \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Radha\u00e2\u20ac\u009d comes from the word aradhana (worship), and so Her name indicates that She possesses the topmost method of worship and devotion to Krishna.<\/p>\n
As Prabhupada pointed out on Radhashtami in London in 1973:<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Anyone who comes before Radharani to serve Krishna, she becomes so pleased, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Oh, here is a devotee of Krishna,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d She immediately recommends that person, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Krishna, here is a devotee. He is better than me\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. This is Radharani. I may not be a devotee. I may be the most fallen rascal. But if I try to reach Krishna through Radharani, then my business is successful\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6[On this day], we should offer pushpanjali [flowers] and pray, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Radharani, kindly be merciful and tell about me to Krishna. Krishna is yours.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Krishna is not independent. Krishna is Radharani\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s property. So you have to approach Krishna though Radharani. Today is an auspicious day. Worship Radharani very nicely and be happy.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n