Sür’s Rādhā

Two Triptychs and a Double

Abstract

The article “Sür’s Rādhā: Two Triptychs and a Double” by John Stratton Hawley, published in the Journal of Vaishnava Studies, explores the poetic portraits of Rādhā in early Braj literature, particularly through the works attributed to the poet Sūrdās. Through translations and analysis of selected verses from the Sūrsāgar, the article presents how Rādhā is depicted alone and alongside Krishna, employing visual metaphors and intricate devotional poetics. The study reflects on the evolving literary tradition that shaped Rādhā's theological and aesthetic significance in Vaishnavism.