Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram
Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram
Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram
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
- 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