Radha Kripa Kataksh, shloka 1
Verse 1 of the 13 verses of the Shri Radha Kripa Kataksh Stotra, the Sanskrit hymn to Shri Radha recited daily across Vrindavan. Below: the verse in Devanagari, in Roman letters, and what it says.
The verse in full
मुनीन्द्रवृन्दवन्दिते त्रिलोकशोकहारिणी, प्रसन्नवक्त्रपंकजे निकुंजभूविलासिनी।
व्रजेन्द्रभानुनन्दिनी व्रजेन्द्र सूनुसंगते, कदा करिष्यसीह मां कृपा-कटाक्ष-भाजनम्॥
In Roman letters
muneendravrindavandite trilokashokahaarinee, prasannavaktrapankaje nikunjabhoovilaasinee.
vrajendrabhaanunandinee vrajendr soonusangate, kadaa karishyaseeh maan kripaa-kataaksh-bhaajanam.
What it means
The opening verse names who is being addressed. She is worshipped by hosts of great sages, she removes the sorrow of all three worlds, her face is a lotus in bloom, and she plays in the groves of Vrindavan. She is the daughter of Vrishabhanu and the companion of the son of the king of Vraj. Then comes the question that will end every verse from here on: when will you make me a vessel fit to receive your merciful glance?
Questions about shloka 1
What does Radha Kripa Kataksh shloka 1 mean?
The opening verse names who is being addressed. The full meaning is given above, under the verse.
How is shloka 1 pronounced?
In Roman letters: muneendravrindavandite trilokashokahaarinee, prasannavaktrapankaje nikunjabhoovilaasinee. vrajendrabhaanunandinee vrajendr soonusangate, kadaa karishyaseeh maan kripaa-kataaksh-bhaajanam.
How many shlokas are in the Radha Kripa Kataksh?
Thirteen in the form recited most widely. The last is the phalashruti, describing the fruit of the recitation. Some printed editions run longer or order the verses differently.
When should the Radha Kripa Kataksh be recited?
Early morning, before sunrise, is the traditional preference in Vrindavan, and evening is equally acceptable. No initiation is required.
Is there a PDF of the full stotra?
Yes. All thirteen verses are in a free PDF on the downloads page.