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Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram

Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram

Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram

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śrī rādhā kṛpā kaṭākṣa stotram

munīndra–vṛnda–vandite triloka–śoka–hāriṇi

prasanna-vaktra-paṇkaje nikuñja-bhū-vilāsini

vrajendra–bhānu–nandini vrajendra–sūnu–saṅgate

kadā kariṣyasīha māṃ kṛpākaṭākṣa–bhājanam ||1||

aśoka–vṛkṣa–vallarī vitāna–maṇḍapa–sthite

pravālabāla–pallava prabhāruṇāṅghri–komale |

varābhayasphuratkare prabhūtasampadālaye

kadā kariṣyasīha māṃ kṛpākaṭākṣa–bhājanam ||2||

anaṅga-raṇga maṅgala-prasaṅga-bhaṅgura-bhruvāṃ

savibhramaṃ sasambhramaṃ dṛganta–bāṇapātanaiḥ |

nirantaraṃ vaśīkṛtapratītanandanandane

kadā kariṣyasīha māṃ kṛpākaṭākṣa–bhājanam ||3||

taḍit–suvarṇa–campaka –pradīpta–gaura–vigrahe

mukha–prabhā–parāsta–koṭi–śāradendumaṇḍale |

vicitra-citra sañcaraccakora-śāva-locane

kadā kariṣyasīha māṃ kṛpākaṭākṣa–bhājanam ||4||

madonmadāti–yauvane pramoda–māna–maṇḍite

priyānurāga–rañjite kalā–vilāsa – paṇḍite |

ananyadhanya–kuñjarājya–kāmakeli–kovide

kadā kariṣyasīha māṃ kṛpākaṭākṣa–bhājanam ||5||

aśeṣa–hāvabhāva–dhīrahīrahāra–bhūṣite

prabhūtaśātakumbha–kumbhakumbhi–kumbhasustani |

praśastamanda–hāsyacūrṇa pūrṇasaukhya –sāgare

kadā kariṣyasīha māṃ kṛpākaṭākṣa–bhājanam ||6||

mṛṇāla-vāla-vallarī taraṅga-raṅga-dorlate

latāgra–lāsya–lola–nīla–locanāvalokane |

lalallulanmilanmanojña–mugdha–mohināśrite

kadā kariṣyasīha māṃ kṛpākaṭākṣa–bhājanam ||7||

suvarṇamalikāñcita –trirekha–kambu–kaṇṭhage

trisūtra–maṅgalī-guṇa–triratna-dīpti–dīdhite |

salola–nīlakuntala–prasūna–guccha–gumphite

kadā kariṣyasīha māṃ kṛpākaṭākṣa–bhājanam ||8||

nitamba–bimba–lambamāna–puṣpamekhalāguṇe

praśastaratna-kiṅkiṇī-kalāpa-madhya mañjule |

karīndra–śuṇḍadaṇḍikā–varohasaubhagoruke

kadā kariṣyasīha māṃ kṛpākaṭākṣa–bhājanam ||9||

aneka–mantranāda–mañju nūpurārava–skhalat

samāja–rājahaṃsa–vaṃśa–nikvaṇāti–gaurave |

vilolahema–vallarī–viḍambicāru–caṅkrame

kadā kariṣyasīha māṃ kṛpākaṭākṣa–bhājanam ||10||

ananta–koṭi–viṣṇuloka–namra–padmajārcite

himādrijā–pulomajā–viriñcajā-varaprade |

apāra–siddhi–ṛddhi–digdha–satpadāṅgulī-nakhe

kadā kariṣyasīha māṃ kṛpākaṭākṣa–bhājanam ||11||

makheśvari kriyeśvari svadheśvari sureśvari

triveda–bhāratīśvari pramāṇa–śāsaneśvari |

rameśvari kṣameśvari pramoda–kānaneśvari

vrajeśvari vrajādhipe śrīrādhike namostute ||12||

itī mamadbhutaṃ-stavaṃ niśamya bhānunandinī

karotu santataṃ janaṃ kṛpākaṭākṣa-bhājanam |

bhavettadaiva sañcita trirūpa–karma nāśanaṃ

labhettadā vrajendra–sūnu–maṇḍala–praveśanam ||13||

rākāyāṃ ca sitāṣṭamyāṃ daśamyāṃ ca viśuddhadhīḥ |

ekādaśyāṃ trayodaśyāṃ yaḥ paṭhetsādhakaḥ sudhīḥ ||14||

yaṃ yaṃ kāmayate kāmaṃ taṃ tamāpnoti sādhakaḥ |

rādhākṛpākaṭākṣeṇa bhaktiḥsyāt premalakṣaṇā ||15||

ūrudaghne nābhidaghne hṛddaghne kaṇṭhadaghnake |

rādhākuṇḍajale sthitā yaḥ paṭhet sādhakaḥ śatam ||16||

tasya sarvārtha siddhiḥ syād vāksāmarthyaṃ tathā labhet |

aiśvaryaṃ ca labhet sākṣāddṛśā paśyati rādhikām ||17||

tena sa tatkṣaṇādeva tuṣṭā datte mahāvaram |

yena paśyati netrābhyāṃ tat priyaṃ śyāmasundaram ||18||

nityalīlā–praveśaṃ ca dadāti śrī-vrajādhipaḥ |

ataḥ parataraṃ prārthyaṃ vaiṣṇavasya na vidyate ||19||

|| iti śrīmadūrdhvāmnāye śrīrādhikāyāḥ kṛpākaṭākṣastotraṃ sampūrṇam ||

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