The Brahmavaivarta Purana (Sanskrit: ब्रह्मवैवर्त पुराण) is a voluminous Sanskrit text and a major Purana (Maha-purana) of Hinduism.[1] It centers around Radha and Krishn, importance of Shri Radha name etc.
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Those who remain constantly absorbed in the contemplation of Śrī Rādhā and fix their minds exclusively upon Her become liberated even while living in this very life. After leaving their bodies, they attain the eternal service of Śrī Kṛṣṇa as His divine associates.
Nārāyaṇa says to Nārada: O Nārada, listen attentively as I reveal the foremost reason why this sacred forest in the land of Bhārata is known as Vṛndāvan. In the Śrutis, among the sixteen revered names of Śrī Rādhā, one name is “Vṛndā.” Because Śrī Rādhā forever engages in loving pastimes in this forest, it is remembered and glorified as Vṛndāvan.
Sri Radha worships Shri Krishna, and Shri Krishna worships Shri Radha — both of them worship each other. Saints always declare that there is no difference between them at all.
Those sinful people who hate, insult, or mock the supreme goddess Sri Radha, who is as dear to Sri Krishna as his own life, undoubtedly acquire the sin of killing a hundred Brahmins. Due to that sin, they suffer in the hells of Kumbhipaka and Raurava.
The name 'Radha' is a revered Siddha Mantra (a perfected mantra), where 'Ra' symbolizes the bestower, and she herself is the bestower of enlightenment, known as Radha.
A learned person should first chant Radha and then Krishna. If one transgresses this law he is undoubtedly guilty of killing a brahmana.
The glory of Shri Radha's name is such that Simply by vibrating the sound 'Ra', every fiber of Shri Krishn’s body is filled with the nectarine bliss, later on hearing the sound 'dha', He chases after the vibrator with great reverence.
Shri Uddhav says: I worship those lotus feet of Shri Radha, which are worshipped by the gods like Brahma, and by chanting the glories of which, the three worlds are purified.
Shri Krishn says: One who says ‘Ra’, I will grant Him the supreme devotion and When He says ‘Dha’, I follow and walk behind Him to fulfill my desire to hear the name ‘Radha’.
Simply by chanting the sound ‘Ra’ of Radha, the good and bad deeds of uncountable lifetimes are destroyed.
Shri Krishn says: “I and My beloved Shri Radha are non-different. The malefactors who sees the difference between Me and Shri Radha (by bearing ill-will towards any of us), will stay in the Hell called ‘Kalsutra’ till the time sun and moon remains.”
One who chants the name of Shri Radha first and then the name of Shri Krishn is actually wise and goes to golok dham.
One among the sixteen names of Shri Radha which is famous in the scriptures is 'Vrinda', Vrindavan is the place where she performs evernew pastimes
Sri Radha is the Goddess of Raas pastimes, Supreme Empress of the nectar of love and is the Supreme Goddess of Rasik saints and Shri Krishna.
Only half of the name ‘Radha’ i.e sound ‘Ra’ is sufficient to cross the bondage of Maya. Loss of the passage of time and all the mental illnesses cured while reciting 'dha'.
The best among all the devotees are called "Rasiks". The essence of the life, saviour and worshipful deity of all the 'Rasiks' is 'Shri Radha' Maharani. That is why she is called 'Rasikeshwari'.
Whenever one recites “Radha”, then the sickness, sadness, death and even God of death Yamraj tremble with fear.
The one who constantly recites “Radha”, Lord Vishnu comes as savior taking his 'Chakra' (disc-like weapon) with him, Indra comes with his 'Bajra' ('lightning rod' weapon), Lord Shiva comes with his 'Trishul' ('Trident' as a weapon) to save her devotee.
Simply by vibrating the sound 'Ra', Shri Krishn’s ecstatic jubilation fully blooms, later on hearing the sound 'dha', He chases after vibrator with great reverence.
