Radha Serves Tulasi

Scene 1 — The Name “Krishna”

One peaceful morning, Shrimati Radharani sat in Her room, when She suddenly heard a beautiful name — “Krishna.”

Radharani (dreamily): Krishna… Krishna… What a beautiful name! There is nothing sweeter than the One called Krishna! Oh… I think I’m in love!

(A gentle sound of flute fills the air.)

Radharani (in wonder): What a sweet melody! Whoever plays this flute must be beautiful — both in face and in heart! Oh no… I think I’ve fallen in love again!

Scene 2 — The Painting

At that very moment, Her friends entered the room — Lalita and Chitra.

Lalita (cheerfully): Radhe! On our way here we met the most handsome young boy!

Radharani (curiously): How does He look? Tell Me!

Chitra: Better yet — I’ll draw His portrait for You! (She begins painting.)

(After a moment she shows the drawing.)

Radharani (softly, enchanted): Oh… how beautiful He is! His eyes, His smile — they steal My heart! Oh dear… I think I’ve fallen in love again!

(She suddenly bursts into tears.)

Chitra (startled): Radhe! What’s wrong?

Lalita (gently): Why are You crying, dear friend?

Radharani (confused): I don’t know what’s happening to Me! I’ve fallen in love with three people at once!

Chitra (surprised): Three?!

Radharani (in despair): Yes! First — with the One whose name is “Krishna,” Then — with the One who plays such a lovely flute, And now — with this boy in Your painting!

Lalita (laughing): Oh Radhe! Don’t worry — they’re all the same person!

Radharani (joyfully): Truly?! Then My love for Him is three times greater!

Scene 3 — The Glimpse of Krishna

Chitra (pointing out the window): Look! He’s coming now — returning from the pastures with His cows!

(Radharani looks, gasps, and faints from love. The gopis rush to fan Her with chamaras.)

Lalita (concerned): Radhe, please wake up! If You wish to come close to Krishna, You must give Him all Your love!

Hearing Lalita’s words, Radharani slowly opened Her eyes.

Radharani (softly, trembling): If I cannot reach His lotus feet… what is the use of living?

(Lalita runs to find Krishna.)

Scene 4 — The Meeting Is Promised

Lalita (anxiously): Krishna! Ever since Radha saw Your beauty, She has been motionless — She can hardly speak and only cries! Please, let Her see You!

Krishna (tenderly): We both feel love for each other. Tell Her — I will meet Her soon, in the forest of Bhandiravan.

(Lalita bows and runs back joyfully.)

Lalita (excitedly): Radhe! Krishna wishes to meet You! Serve Him with all Your devotion — and You will surely attain Him!

Radharani (thoughtful): How shall I worship Krishna? What vows should I take to reach Him?

Lalita (seriously): Worshiping the holy Tulasi tree brings the greatest blessings and devotion to Krishna.

Radharani: What must I do?

Lalita: Look at Tulasi, touch her, meditate on her, praise her, bow to her, water her, and offer her prayers and worship. Serve her every day — and Krishna will become Yours!

Scene 5 — Radha’s Worship of Tulasi

Radharani went into the forest and found a beautiful Tulasi plant with shining green leaves. She built a jewel-studded temple and placed Tulasi in the center.

Radharani (joyfully): My dear friends, help Me decorate the temple! Let’s hang golden flags, make flower garlands, and cover the canopy with silk!

(The gopis decorate. Bells ring. Flowers fall.)

Every day, Radharani bathed Tulasi with milk and sweet juices. Month after month She served with love, until on the first day of Vaishakha, She completed Her vow.

Radharani: My dear friends, invite two hundred thousand brahmanas — today we’ll hold a great feast!

(Laughter, joyful bustle.)

Radharani (to guests): Please, honored guests, enjoy! Would you like more kheer? Or laddus? Or perhaps some samosas?

(She serves everyone and then offers gifts.)

Radharani (smiling): And here are presents for you all — fine clothes, golden ornaments, and shining pearls!

Everyone was delighted. Then, from the air, Tulasi Devi Herself appeared — glowing and smiling.

Tulasi (lovingly): My dear child! I am pleased with You. Your devotion has won My heart. You have perfectly kept your vow — and your desire will soon come true!

Radharani (humbly): Please bless Me with pure love and devotion for the lotus feet of Lord Krishna.

Tulasi (smiling): So be it.

(Tulasi disappears. Radharani returns home blissful.)

Scene 6 — Krishna in Disguise

Soon Krishna came to visit Her — disguised as a most beautiful gopi.

(Soft music. Krishna enters gracefully.)

Radharani (astonished): Who is this charming girl? Her beauty outshines the whole world!

(Radha embraces the “gopi,” seats Her on a shining throne, and performs aarti.)

Radharani (sweetly): O beautiful one, welcome to My home! What is Your name? Where are You from?

When I am near You, I feel the same happiness as when I think of Krishna!

Krishna (disguised, playfully): O lotus-eyed one! I live in Gokula. My name is Gopadevata.

I heard of Your goodness and beauty — so I came to see You!

Radharani (tenderly): You are dearer to Me than My own life! Come, let’s walk together in the garden.

They walked, played with a ball made of flowers, and gazed at each other with affection.

Krishna (softly): O Queen of Vraja, the sun is setting — I must go home.

Radharani (sadly): No! Don’t leave Me!

Krishna (gently): When the sun rises again, I’ll return to You.

(Radha trembles, faints again. Gopis fan Her. Krishna comforts Her and leaves.)

Scene 7 — The Next Morning

When the sun rose, Krishna once again came — in the same disguise.

Radharani (joyfully): Look! Gopadevata kept Her word and returned!

(She honors the guest again.)

Radharani (affectionately): My dear friend, without You, the night felt endless.

But Gopadevata suddenly looked sad and said nothing.

Radharani (worried): What happened, my beautiful friend? Did something bad happen? Are You unwell? Tell Me!

Gopadevata (pretending to cry): I was walking to sell yogurt when Krishna — the son of Nanda — blocked My path and demanded tax! I refused, so He broke My pot, ate My yogurt, and then hugged Me tightly before running away! He’s just a cowherd — today He behaved worse than a low-born thief! You should close Your heart to such a boy!

Radharani (smiling lovingly): Oh, don’t scold Him! You don’t know how kind He is. He protects the cows and all the people of Vrindavan! His virtues are endless!

Gopadevata (firmly): I’ll believe You when He comes here Himself to prove it!

Radharani closed Her eyes and meditated on Krishna. In that very moment, Krishna revealed His true form — radiant and smiling before Her.

Krishna (with love): When I heard the call of Your heart, I left everything and came running to You!

Radharani (bowing at His feet): My Lord! Tulasi kept Her promise — my heart’s desire has come true!

(Soft flute music. Flowers fall. The scene glows with divine light.)