Ashta-Sakhis- The closest friends of Srimati Radharani
Title: Ashta-Sakhis- The closest friends of Srimati Radharani
Author: Gourangi Gandharvika Devi Dasi
Publisher: Bhakti Books
Publication Date: April 30, 2024
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 111
“Sakhi” means “female friend.” The Ashta-sakhis are Srimati Radharani’s eight closest friends, each with a special gift that makes her unique. Who are Lalita, Vishakha, and the other eight principal gopis? This book serves as a wonderful introduction, using captivating illustrations and child-friendly language to describe the personalities, dress, and unique services of each Sakhi in the divine pastimes of Radha and Krishna. It’s a visual treat that brings Vedic stories to life.
Lalita is playful with magic tricks, Visakha is full of jokes, and Indulekha has a great sense of fashion. Chitra paints beautiful pictures, Rangadevi cares for the animals of the forest, and Sudevi can even change the weather in Braj! Champakalata loves cooking delicious meals, while Tungavidya fills her garden halls with music, dance, and drama to make Radha and Krishna happy.
This book introduces children to each sakhi’s wonderful qualities, their talents, and the loving ways they serve Radha-Madhava. Through simple stories and descriptions of their special gardens, young readers can feel close to the sakhis and be inspired to use their own talents in Krishna’s service.
