Gopi
Milkmaids of Braj, consorts and devotees of Krishna.
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In Hinduism, a gopi, or gopika, refers to the milkmaids of India's Braj region. These women are revered as Krishna's devotees and consorts, celebrated for their pure devotion described in the Bhagavata Purana. Gopis are often seen as manifestations of Radha, Krishna's primary consort.
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- As a masculine given name of Indian origin, Gopi is used as a short form of Gopala Krishna, meaning 'Krishna, the protector of cows' or 'Krishna the cowherd'.
- According to Indian philosopher Jiva Goswami, gopis are considered as the eternal beloved and manifestations of the internal spiritual potency of Krishna.
- The word Gopi originates from the Sanskrit word Gopa, and when used in the singular it generally refers to Radha.
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