Devotee: Swamiji, what’s the meaning of “Thakura”?
Prabhupada: Thakura actually means God. So one who is godly, he is also addressed as Thakura. Yes.
Questions and Answers — Montreal, August 26, 1968
thakurani — goddess (Adi 4.95)
thakurani — all the wives of the devotees (Madhya 16.21)
Note:
Srimati Radharani is also addressed as Thakurani
( Adi Lila 4.69 , Madya 4.194, 8.160, 14.160)
Lakshmi Thakurani is also addressed as Thakurani ( Madya 9.111)
Women saints who are honored by the name Thakurani are:
Sita Thakurani
Janava Thakurani
