Sanskrit · noun · People & Roles

Gopi

गोपी

said GO-pi

also written: gopee

Meaning

A cowherd woman of Braj, one of Krishna's adoring companions; an emblem of the soul's love for the divine.

Literally: from Skt gopi

Related words

A cowherd, a milkman; the pastoral folk of Braj among whom Krishna grew.

Krishna as the playful, beloved cowherd boy; a tender form of the divine lover.