Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram
Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram
zrI rAdhA kRpA kaTAkSa stotram
munIndra–vRnda–vandite triloka–zoka–hAriNi
prasanna-vaktra-paNkaje nikuJja-bhU-vilAsini
vrajendra–bhAnu–nandini vrajendra–sUnu–saGgate
kadA kariSyasIha mAM kRpAkaTAkSa–bhAjanam ||1||
azoka–vRkSa–vallarI vitAna–maNDapa–sthite
pravAlabAla–pallava prabhAruNAGghri–komale |
varAbhayasphuratkare prabhUtasampadAlaye
kadA kariSyasIha mAM kRpAkaTAkSa–bhAjanam ||2||
anaGga-raNga maGgala-prasaGga-bhaGgura-bhruvAM
savibhramaM sasambhramaM dRganta–bANapAtanaiH |
nirantaraM vazIkRtapratItanandanandane
kadA kariSyasIha mAM kRpAkaTAkSa–bhAjanam ||3||
taDit–suvarNa–campaka –pradIpta–gaura–vigrahe
mukha–prabhA–parAsta–koTi–zAradendumaNDale |
vicitra-citra saJcaraccakora-zAva-locane
kadA kariSyasIha mAM kRpAkaTAkSa–bhAjanam ||4||
madonmadAti–yauvane pramoda–mAna–maNDite
priyAnurAga–raJjite kalA–vilAsa – paNDite |
ananyadhanya–kuJjarAjya–kAmakeli–kovide
kadA kariSyasIha mAM kRpAkaTAkSa–bhAjanam ||5||
azeSa–hAvabhAva–dhIrahIrahAra–bhUSite
prabhUtazAtakumbha–kumbhakumbhi–kumbhasustani |
prazastamanda–hAsyacUrNa pUrNasaukhya –sAgare
kadA kariSyasIha mAM kRpAkaTAkSa–bhAjanam ||6||
mRNAla-vAla-vallarI taraGga-raGga-dorlate
latAgra–lAsya–lola–nIla–locanAvalokane |
lalallulanmilanmanojJa–mugdha–mohinAzrite
kadA kariSyasIha mAM kRpAkaTAkSa–bhAjanam ||7||
suvarNamalikAJcita –trirekha–kambu–kaNThage
trisUtra–maGgalI-guNa–triratna-dIpti–dIdhite |
salola–nIlakuntala–prasUna–guccha–gumphite
kadA kariSyasIha mAM kRpAkaTAkSa–bhAjanam ||8||
nitamba–bimba–lambamAna–puSpamekhalAguNe
prazastaratna-kiGkiNI-kalApa-madhya maJjule |
karIndra–zuNDadaNDikA–varohasaubhagoruke
kadA kariSyasIha mAM kRpAkaTAkSa–bhAjanam ||9||
aneka–mantranAda–maJju nUpurArava–skhalat
samAja–rAjahaMsa–vaMza–nikvaNAti–gaurave |
vilolahema–vallarI–viDambicAru–caGkrame
kadA kariSyasIha mAM kRpAkaTAkSa–bhAjanam ||10||
ananta–koTi–viSNuloka–namra–padmajArcite
himAdrijA–pulomajA–viriJcajA-varaprade |
apAra–siddhi–Rddhi–digdha–satpadAGgulI-nakhe
kadA kariSyasIha mAM kRpAkaTAkSa–bhAjanam ||11||
makhezvari kriyezvari svadhezvari surezvari
triveda–bhAratIzvari pramANa–zAsanezvari |
ramezvari kSamezvari pramoda–kAnanezvari
vrajezvari vrajAdhipe zrIrAdhike namostute ||12||
itI mamadbhutaM-stavaM nizamya bhAnunandinI
karotu santataM janaM kRpAkaTAkSa-bhAjanam |
bhavettadaiva saJcita trirUpa–karma nAzanaM
labhettadA vrajendra–sUnu–maNDala–pravezanam ||13||
rAkAyAM ca sitASTamyAM dazamyAM ca vizuddhadhIH |
ekAdazyAM trayodazyAM yaH paThetsAdhakaH sudhIH ||14||
yaM yaM kAmayate kAmaM taM tamApnoti sAdhakaH |
rAdhAkRpAkaTAkSeNa bhaktiHsyAt premalakSaNA ||15||
Urudaghne nAbhidaghne hRddaghne kaNThadaghnake |
rAdhAkuNDajale sthitA yaH paThet sAdhakaH zatam ||16||
tasya sarvArtha siddhiH syAd vAksAmarthyaM tathA labhet |
aizvaryaM ca labhet sAkSAddRzA pazyati rAdhikAm ||17||
tena sa tatkSaNAdeva tuSTA datte mahAvaram |
yena pazyati netrAbhyAM tat priyaM zyAmasundaram ||18||
nityalIlA–pravezaM ca dadAti zrI-vrajAdhipaH |
ataH parataraM prArthyaM vaiSNavasya na vidyate ||19||
|| iti zrImadUrdhvAmnAye zrIrAdhikAyAH kRpAkaTAkSastotraM sampUrNam ||
About This Stotram
Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्री राधा कृपा कटाक्ष स्तोत्रम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram is a expression of devotion to Sri Radha, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna. The title itself, 'Kripa Kataksha,' translates to 'glance of mercy.' The stotram is a fervent plea for Radha's compassionate gaze, which is believed to bestow immense spiritual merit and divine favor upon the devotee. It highlights Radha's supreme position as the source of all bliss and the queen of Vrindavan. Reciting this stotram is seen as a direct way to invoke her blessings, purify one's consciousness, and ultimately attain the highest spiritual goal of ecstatic love for Krishna, facilitated by Radha's grace. It is particularly cherished by devotees who aspire to serve Radha and Krishna in the mood of Vrindavan.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Radha |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 19 |
| Origin | The origin of the Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram is not definitively traced to a specific ancient scripture like the Vedas or Upanishads. It is widely considered to be a composition within the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, which emphasizes devotion to Radha and Krishna. While the exact date of its composition is unknown, it is believed to have emerged during the period of intense devotional literature that flourished in medieval India, particularly in the regions of Vrindavan and Bengal, where Gaudiya Vaishnavism gained prominence. It is a standalone devotional hymn rather than an excerpt from a larger work. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attainment of Radha's grace
- Purification of the mind
- Spiritual advancement
- Overcoming obstacles
- Experiencing divine love
Best Time to Recite
Morning, Evening, during Radha Ashtami, Janmashtami, and other auspicious days dedicated to Radha and Krishna.
Historical Context
The Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram is a significant composition within the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. This tradition, founded by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in the 15th century, places immense emphasis on the worship of Radha and Krishna, with Radha being revered as the supreme goddess and the embodiment of divine love. While the author is unknown, the style and content of the stotram align with the devotional fervor and philosophical underpinnings of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. It likely emerged from the devotional practices and literary output of the Goswamis of Vrindavan or their followers, who were instrumental in codifying and propagating Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy and practices. The stotram reflects the deep reverence and longing for Radha's divine glance, which is considered essential for spiritual liberation and experiencing the divine pastimes of Radha and Krishna.
Alternate Names
- Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotra
Related Stotrams
- Sri Krishna Karnamrita
- Gita Govinda
- Radha Ashtakam
Last Updated: 2025-12-01