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Today, we are going to discuss a very interesting topic here. So, why not to initiate by asking you one question. What do you understand by love? Almost everyone is fond of knowing what is love? How pure it is? How one will get to know whether it’s real love or not? All these questions are directly and indirectly linked to epitomes of divine love in Hinduism religion i.e. Radha Krishna. Radha Krishna is the symbol of eternal love and bliss. There are many people who want to know the love story of Radha Krishna and like to place paintings of Radha Krishna at their living as well as working places. Let’s discuss it in detail.

Radha Krishna - Depiction of True Love

Before moving on, you must know that Radha Krishna union is not any romantic relationship or a combination of the feminine and the masculine. But it symbolizes the integrated soul pursuing the everlasting Love. The bond of Krishna with Radha sets a perfect example for male and female love in a variety of art forms. We can say that this bond is the highest form of devotion in Vaishnavism, symbolically represented as the connection between the wife and husband or beloved and lover. It is not a normal attraction. It’s a kind of love that exists between all beings and the Divinity. That’s why the Radha Krishna paintings have been in high demand since the sixteenth century.

Love Story of Radha Krishna

Beauty, perpetuity, romance, purity and devotion defines the whole story of Radha Krishna. Radha Krishna amour is regarded as a very auspicious wedding gift symbolizing true love. Keeping around such vibrant form of artwork, it not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also spreads positivity around.

Radha and Krishna were close to each other since childhood. They played, danced, fought, grew up together with one dream to be always together forever. But the world was against their love. Lord Krishna departed to defend the virtues of truth. Meanwhile, she waited for him. He conquered his enemies, became the prince, and known to be a lord of the universe worshipped by people. Radha was still waiting for him but he married Rukmini, raised a family. Then he went to fight the great war of Ayodhya. Radha still waited. Her faith was so determined that in spite of their marital bonds, she waited for him.

After reading this, you might be thinking that Radha’s love for Krishna was so deep. Yes, it was so real that even today her name is uttered before the name of Krishna. Holy books state that Krishna worship is considered to be incomplete without the glorification of Radha. Radha Krishna paintings and sculptures are bought not only in our nation but also outside our country because it is said that artworks of Radha Krishna spread positive vibes full of love and happiness around.

Lord Krishna’s Beloved Personality

Krishna, the son of King Vasudeva and Queen Devaki is well detailed in the Hindu mythological texts, Puranas. He was quite cheerful, and a naughty kid who was said to hail from Mathura. Gokul and Vrindavan are the places which are considered to be pious in Hindu Mythology. The reason behind this is that Lord Krishna grew up in these places.

“Krishna is known as the 8th Incarnation of Vishnu”

Krishna enchants the world, but Radha enchants Krishna”

Krishna was notorious for his love for butter as well as milkmaids i.e. Gopis. He was fond of pulling pranks on gopis of Vrindavan with his flute. He used to play the flute. Sometimes, he stimulated them to come out of their homes in order to perform the ‘dance of divine love’ popularly known as ‘Rasa Leela’. On one hand, people were mesmerized by Krishna's charming personality. On the other hand, Krishna himself was captivated by Radha's beauty.

Though Lord Krishna had 1008 wives, including Satyabhama and Rukmini, Radha Krishna as a couple shared a different bond from the rest. The way he used to play with Gopis including Radha illustrates a kind of interplay between God and the human soul. Krishna was involved in the Kurukshetra war reported in the famous epic of the Mahabharata.

Why are the paintings of Radha Krishna in high demand?

The paintings of Radha Krishna are immensely prestigious because they strongly represent true love and devotion. Also, they enhance the outlook of the home and are widely used as home decor. Radha-Krishna idol has always been symbolized as a benchmark of love. These two words have never been taken separately in our Indian history.

If one talks about Krishna, it is impossible to not to think about Radha. Their everlasting love sets an example for young couples to make their bond of love stronger. The artworks of Radha Krishna spread love, harmony wherever they are placed.

It is said that a Hindu household is almost incomplete without a beautiful idol of Radha Krishna. Generally, these paintings are seen in the form of the lovely couple where Lord Krishna is shown playing the flute and Radha is seen captivated by the melodious sound. The new married couple mostly likes to put these paintings at their living places. This is because this idol always teaches us to love each other keeping patience and the power of sacrifice in one’s relation.

Except for few, almost everyone who visits your home appreciates the painting of Radha Krishna because of this captivating effect. Such things are designed in a way that immediately catches one’s attention. These paintings take time, efforts, and creativity to transform imaginations into reality.

Lessons from Radha Krishna paintings

The most mesmerizing part of these paintings is the eyes of most loved couple revealing the peace and depth of soul. The crown with the peacock feather enhances the color of your life. You know what the painter who adds vibrant colors to the painting, himself gets involved in purity.

These artworks introduce a sense of inspiration and joy in our minds. It brings intuition, divinity, positivity, and attracts all things that are on the same frequency. Artists around the world create these wonderful Radha Krishna paintings using their optimum creation, talent and experience.

Thus, Radha Krishna paintings have multiple variety and ranges. Different Indian artists use diverse skills to craft unique paintings. In case of any empty space, just fill it with the symbol of togetherness. Give your life a right direction with amazing Radha Krishna Paintings that will eliminate the negativity and depression from your life filling it with love, joy, and happiness.