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Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram

Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram

Stotram
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19 Verses
110%

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

  1. Attainment of Radha's grace
  2. Purification of the mind
  3. Spiritual advancement
  4. Overcoming obstacles
  5. 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