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Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram

Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram

Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stotram

Stotram
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19 Verses
110%

shrI rAdhA kRRipA kaTAkSha stotram

munIndra–vRRinda–vandite triloka–shoka–hAriNi

prasanna-vaktra-paNkaje niku~nja-bhU-vilAsini

vrajendra–bhAnu–nandini vrajendra–sUnu–sa~Ngate

kadA kariShyasIha mAM kRRipAkaTAkSha–bhAjanam ||1||

ashoka–vRRikSha–vallarI vitAna–maNDapa–sthite

pravAlabAla–pallava prabhAruNA~Nghri–komale |

varAbhayasphuratkare prabhUtasampadAlaye

kadA kariShyasIha mAM kRRipAkaTAkSha–bhAjanam ||2||

anaNga-raNga maNgala-prasaNga-bhaNgura-bhruvAM

savibhramaM sasambhramaM dRRiganta–bANapAtanaiH |

nirantaraM vashIkRRitapratItanandanandane

kadA kariShyasIha mAM kRRipAkaTAkSha–bhAjanam ||3||

taDit–suvarNa–champaka –pradIpta–gaura–vigrahe

mukha–prabhA–parAsta–koTi–shAradendumaNDale |

vichitra-chitra sa~ncharachchakora-shAva-lochane

kadA kariShyasIha mAM kRRipAkaTAkSha–bhAjanam ||4||

madonmadAti–yauvane pramoda–mAna–maNDite

priyAnurAga–ra~njite kalA–vilAsa – paNDite |

ananyadhanya–ku~njarAjya–kAmakeli–kovide

kadA kariShyasIha mAM kRRipAkaTAkSha–bhAjanam ||5||

asheSha–hAvabhAva–dhIrahIrahAra–bhUShite

prabhUtashAtakumbha–kumbhakumbhi–kumbhasustani |

prashastamanda–hAsyachUrNa pUrNasaukhya –sAgare

kadA kariShyasIha mAM kRRipAkaTAkSha–bhAjanam ||6||

mRRiNAla-vAla-vallarI taraNga-raNga-dorlate

latAgra–lAsya–lola–nIla–lochanAvalokane |

lalallulanmilanmanoj~na–mugdha–mohinAshrite

kadA kariShyasIha mAM kRRipAkaTAkSha–bhAjanam ||7||

suvarNamalikA~nchita –trirekha–kambu–kaNThage

trisUtra–ma~NgalI-guNa–triratna-dIpti–dIdhite |

salola–nIlakuntala–prasUna–guchCha–gumphite

kadA kariShyasIha mAM kRRipAkaTAkSha–bhAjanam ||8||

nitamba–bimba–lambamAna–puShpamekhalAguNe

prashastaratna-kiNkiNI-kalApa-madhya manjule |

karIndra–shuNDadaNDikA–varohasaubhagoruke

kadA kariShyasIha mAM kRRipAkaTAkSha–bhAjanam ||9||

aneka–mantranAda–ma~nju nUpurArava–skhalat

samAja–rAjahaMsa–vaMsha–nikvaNAti–gaurave |

vilolahema–vallarI–viDambichAru–cha~Nkrame

kadA kariShyasIha mAM kRRipAkaTAkSha–bhAjanam ||10||

ananta–koTi–viShNuloka–namra–padmajArchite

himAdrijA–pulomajA–viri~nchajA-varaprade |

apAra–siddhi–RRiddhi–digdha–satpadA~NgulI-nakhe

kadA kariShyasIha mAM kRRipAkaTAkSha–bhAjanam ||11||

makheshvari kriyeshvari svadheshvari sureshvari

triveda–bhAratIshvari pramANa–shAsaneshvari |

rameshvari kShameshvari pramoda–kAnaneshvari

vrajeshvari vrajAdhipe shrIrAdhike namostute ||12||

itI mamadbhutaM-stavaM nishamya bhAnunandinI

karotu santataM janaM kRRipAkaTAkSha-bhAjanam |

bhavettadaiva sa~nchita trirUpa–karma nAshanaM

labhettadA vrajendra–sUnu–maNDala–praveshanam ||13||

rAkAyAM cha sitAShTamyAM dashamyAM cha vishuddhadhIH |

ekAdashyAM trayodashyAM yaH paThetsAdhakaH sudhIH ||14||

yaM yaM kAmayate kAmaM taM tamApnoti sAdhakaH |

rAdhAkRRipAkaTAkSheNa bhaktiHsyAt premalakShaNA ||15||

Urudaghne nAbhidaghne hRRiddaghne kaNThadaghnake |

rAdhAkuNDajale sthitA yaH paThet sAdhakaH shatam ||16||

tasya sarvArtha siddhiH syAd vAksAmarthyaM tathA labhet |

aishvaryaM cha labhet sAkShAddRRishA pashyati rAdhikAm ||17||

tena sa tatkShaNAdeva tuShTA datte mahAvaram |

yena pashyati netrAbhyAM tat priyaM shyAmasundaram ||18||

nityalIlA–praveshaM cha dadAti shrI-vrajAdhipaH |

ataH parataraM prArthyaM vaiShNavasya na vidyate ||19||

|| iti shrImadUrdhvAmnAye shrIrAdhikAyAH kRRipAkaTAkShastotraM 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