Radhe Radhe — Radha Krishna Dhun — Benefits & How to Chant
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Benefits of Chanting Radhe Radhe — Radha Krishna Dhun
The signature chant of Braj
Vrindavan, Barsana and Mathura — where 'Radhe Radhe' is even the everyday greeting
Names Radha before Krishna, in keeping with the tradition that her grace leads the devotee to the Lord
An effortless dhun
endless repetition of two names, sung with love
Kindles madhurya bhakti, the sweet, loving devotion of the Radha-Krishna tradition
Can be sung in joyful group kirtan or whispered softly as personal japa
How to Chant Radhe Radhe — Radha Krishna Dhun
Instructions
Sing it as a flowing dhun, repeating the names with growing feeling, clapping or with simple instruments. There are no rules — let the heart lead. Alone, repeat 'Radhe Radhe' softly as japa, resting the mind on the loving union of Radha and Krishna.
Spiritual Significance
Devotees of Braj say that the name of Radha unlocks the heart of Krishna himself — that he is more pleased by 'Radhe' than by his own name. Pilgrims describe how the constant 'Radhe Radhe' in Vrindavan's lanes seems to dissolve worry and wrap the whole town in an atmosphere of joy and love.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Braj dhun and greeting (Radha-Krishna naam-kirtan)
Author: Traditional
In the land of Braj, where Radha and Krishna played, their names are inseparable. 'Radhe Radhe' became at once a chant, a greeting and a way of life — pilgrims hail one another with it on the streets of Vrindavan and Barsana. The dhun expresses madhurya bhakti, the sweet devotion in which the soul, like Radha, longs only for union with the beloved Lord.