Ashtasakhi of Radha

Among the eight Gopis of Vrindavan, Sri Lalita devi is the chief. She is twenty-seven days older than Sri Radha. Another of her names is ‘Anuradha’ Her body possesses a yellowish tone resembling that of cow’s urine and her attire mirrors the hue of a peacock feather. Visoka is her father and Sarada is her mother. She is endowed with the quality of harshness which adds a special flavor to her relationship with Krishna. Bhairava, her husband, also a friend of the cowherd boy Govardhana.

Lalita devi is in charge of the most exalted gopis. She is an expert in making an agreement when Radha and Krishna engage in their loving disputes. Sometimes she even offends Krishna for the sake of taking Sri Radha’s side. During the meetings between Sri Radha and Krishna, she behaves like an indifferent person. Although it is Lalita devi along with Purnaması who helps Radha and Krishna meet in the first place Lalita devi is in charge of all the gopis who supply betel nuts to Sri Radha and Krishna, who are their maidservants, and also those who are devoted to Sri Balarama.

LALITA

Among the eight Gopis of Vrindavan, Sri Lalita devi is the chief. She is twenty-seven days older than Sri Radha. Another of her names is Anuradha Her body possesses a yellowish tone resembling that of cow’s urine and her attire mirrors the hue of a peacock feather. Visoka is her father and Sarada is her mother. She is endowed with the quality of harshness which adds a special flavor to her relationship with Krishna. Bhairava, her husband, also a friend of the cowherd boy Govardhana.

Lalita devi is in charge of the most exalted gopis She is an expert in making an agreement when Radha and Krishna engage in their loving disputes Sometimes She even offends Krishna for the sake of taking Sri Radha’s side During the meetings between Sri Radha and Krishna, she behaves like an indifferent person. Although it is Lalita devi aloag with Purnaması who helps Radha and Krishna meet in the first place Lalita devi is in charge of all the gopis who supply betel nuts to Sri Radha and Krishna. who are then maidservants, and also those who are devoted to Sri Balarama.

VISAKHA

Visakha’s behavior, qualities, and perception are similar to that of Lalita She was born almost at the same time as Radha. She wears a blue garment with white dots resembling a sky full of stars. Her bodily complexion is like lightning Her father’s name is Vahika and her mother is Jatila’s niece named Dakshina.

Visakha is young, auspicious, and is an expert in the subject of ecstatic love Sometimes she teases Krishna and is capable of reading the intentions of the divine couple. She is also an expert in carrying messages and in consoling Radha-Krishna when they feel separated from one another. She is an expert in singing and can do so in different languages. She is skilled in performing magical shows, illusory activities, puppet shows, etc She is also an expert in artistic works, like drawing beautiful designs on the floor, preparing enchanting Tilaka, flower decorations, etc

CHAMPAKALATA

Champakalata is the third of the Gopis and is as talented as Visakha. She is a day younger than Radha. Her father is Arama and her mother is Vatika Her bodily hue resembles that of a fully blossomed jasmine flower and Her dress mirrors the color of a kingfisher The cowherd Chandaksha is her husband. Champakalata is in charge of all those gopis who are engaged in protecting the trees, creepers, and plants of Vrindavan.