Sri Radha Siddhant compiles the philosophical couplets [in Sanskrit] describing the exclusive devotion of Shri Radharani, written by Shri Vanshi Ali Ji of Lalita Sect.
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The sakhīs of Braja, headed by Śrī Lalitā, are immersed in sakhya-rasa and cannot endure separation from the lotus feet of Śrī Rādhā even for half a moment. They accept Śrī Rādhikā alone as their husband and, always remaining under Her shelter, adorn themselves with auspicious ornaments such as nose-rings, bracelets, bangles, jhalakā, and other symbols of married fortune.
Those who engage in the constant worship of Śrī Rādhikā always remain near Her. They are never separated from Her, even for a single moment; rather, it may be said that they are expansions of the aṣṭa-sakhīs themselves.
One should worship Śrī Rādhā and constantly remain in the association of Her exclusive devotees. The truly wise follow this path every moment, for it firmly establishes unwavering devotion at the lotus feet of Kiśorī Jī — this is the conclusion of the spiritual doctrine.
Even if I am cast into hell, even if I never reach the supreme abode; even if I wander through countless births in any realm whatsoever—may I never, even for a moment, turn away from exclusive devotion to the lotus feet of Śrī Rādhā, nor from the loving service of those divine feet.
Sri Radhika Maharani always remains under the loving control of Her devotees. Sri Krishna Himself is Her foremost devotee; thus, under the influence of His Bhakti, She performs divine pastimes in the same loving mood as Him. According to the bhāva of each devotee, Swāminījī reciprocates with that very rasa, worshipping them with the same tender feeling of love.
In the exclusive devotion of Shri Radha, I do not need to follow the injunctions of the Vedas and scriptures, nor do I need to please or fear any other deity or god. Whether they bring me good or bad results, I do not care. My only longing is to serve the lotus feet of Sri Radha, which is not attained through the grace of gods or scriptural rituals, but solely through the mercy of Shri Radha Maharani herself.
The devotion to Shri Radha’s feet is so miraculous that there remains no fear of the world, nor of the bindings of the Vedas and scriptures. Moreover, the exclusive devotee of Her lotus feet holds no desire to adopt any particular sampradāya (sect); he has only one longing — to selflessly serve the lotus feet of Shri Radha with exclusive loving sentiment.
One should place the dust of the lotus feet of Shri Radharani’s exclusive devotees upon one’s head. What further need remains for disciplines like yama, niyama, renunciation, or even japa? The foot-dust of Swaminiji’s exclusive devotees is sufficient to grant the highest deliverance.
Shri Radha’s transcendental beauty, like a wild and majestic elephant, has trampled all—binding Her intimate sakhis and Shri Krishna Himself in the ropes of Her love, leaving them with no choice but to shed tears of love, endlessly, in divine ecstasy.
When one first offers to Sri Radha before partaking and then receives her prasada, their countless sins are destroyed, just as a heap of cotton is reduced to ashes by fire.
Shri Radha’s single sidelong glance holds such enchanting power that it pierces the hearts and souls of those who witness it, including Shri Krishna and Her exclusive devotees like Lalita. What can be said of other desires? That glance leaves no room for any thought or contemplation of any another form.
The eternal love-play of Shri Radha, known as 'Nitya Vihar,' unveils in the sacred realm of Vrindavan. Hence, residing there holds paramount significance. In this divine abode, the everlasting and uninterrupted Rasa permeates the hearts of Krishna and the Sakhis, including Lalita.
One should serve, and adore Sri Radha with the same sentiment (bhava) that Lord Krishna and other sakhis, like Lalita, possess, as they wholeheartedly seek exclusive refuge in Her divine lotus feet.
Those who have recently surrendered to Sri Radha are also as dear to Her as Sri Krishna and Sri Lalita. She doesn't differentiate between the two (newly surrendered and Krishna/Lalita), even a little.
Where union and separation cannot be determined, but some different state from these two exists, and where both (union and separation) remain together as one form, that is the supremely divine nectar rasa of Nitya Vihar.
Residing in an abode that bears the name of Shri Radha or which is related to the sweet pastimes of Shri Radha is ‘Siddhiprada’ [bestower of accomplishments].
Shri Radha is the personified form of pure love. She is beyond the rules of scriptures and always remains seated in the heart of her exclusive devotee Shri Krishna and other sakhis who are exclusively devoted to Her.
The synonym [another name] of Shri Radha is the Supreme Brahman which is present in all things and beings. She is independent [supreme], everything is under Her control [dependent upon Her].
All the festivals [pastimes] which are related to the Braj Leela are extrinsic. Their need is only to strengthen the love at the lotus feet of Shri Radha. They should be considered different from the pure nectarine pastimes of Nikunj.
One is not be required to follow rituals, worship any other deity, follow Ekadashi fasting, or any other kind of injunctions in the exclusive devotion of Shri Radha.
