Radha Kripa Kataksh, shloka 10
Verse 10 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
अनेकमन्त्रनादमंजु नूपुरारवस्खलत्, समाजराजहंसवंश निक्वणातिग।
विलोलहेमवल्लरी विडम्बिचारुचंक्रमे, कदा करिष्यसीह मां कृपा-कटाक्ष-भाजनम्॥
In Roman letters
anekamantranaadamanju noopuraaravaskhalat, samaajaraajahansavansh nikvanaatiga.
vilolahemavallaree vidambichaaruchankrame, kadaa karishyaseeh maan kripaa-kataaksh-bhaajanam.
What it means
The many notes of her anklets are sweeter than the calls of a flock of royal swans. Her waist is charming as a golden creeper swaying. Four verses in a row have described sound, movement and ornament, because the stotra is building a presence rather than making an argument.
Questions about shloka 10
What does Radha Kripa Kataksh shloka 10 mean?
The many notes of her anklets are sweeter than the calls of a flock of royal swans. The full meaning is given above, under the verse.
How is shloka 10 pronounced?
In Roman letters: anekamantranaadamanju noopuraaravaskhalat, samaajaraajahansavansh nikvanaatiga. vilolahemavallaree vidambichaaruchankrame, 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.