Chant in Sanskrit | English transliteration | Meaning | History
One of the most popular mantras in Hinduism, Radhe Krishna, Radhe Krishna is chanted to praise the loving relationship between Lord Krishna and Radha.
Chant in Sanskrit
राधे कृष्णा राधे कृष्णा कृष्णा कृष्णा राधे राधे,
राधे श्याम राधे श्यामा श्याम श्यामा राधे राधे
English transliteration of the chant
Radhe Krishna, Radhe Krishna, Krishna Krishna Radhe Radhe, Radhe Shyam, Radhe Shyam, Shyam Shyam, Radhe Radhe
Meaning of the chant
Radhe: Radha is the beloved of Krishna, the embodiment of spiritual love and the Goddess of the universe
Shyam: A name for Krishna, meaning “dark” or “the dark one.” Krishna is said to have beautiful dark blue skin, the color of a raincloud.
History of the chant
Radha and Krishna are the feminine as well as masculine realities of God. Radha is the epitome of love towards Lord Krishna. Krishna is only satisfied with devotional service and servitude and Radha is a personification of that in Lord Krishna’s eyes. She is famous as the total feminine energy. She is an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. People worship Radha to attain the love and blessings of Krishna. Even though Krishna enchants the world, He is enchanted by Radha, and therefore She is the goddess of the world.
