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krsna-vancha-purti-rupa kare aradhane

ataeva ’radhika’ nama purane vakhane

SYNONYMS

krsna-vancha—of the desire of Lord Krsna; purti-rupa—of the nature of fulfillment; kare—does; aradhane—worship; ataeva—therefore; radhika—Srimati Radhika; nama—named; purane—in the Puranas; vakhane—in the description.

Her worship (aradhana) consists of fulfilling the desires of Lord Krsna.

Therefore the Puranas call Her Radhika.

PURPORT

The name Radha is derived from the root word aradhana, which means “worship.” The personality who excels all in worshiping Krsna may therefore be called Radhika, the greatest servitor.