Radha Kripa Kataksh, shloka 11
Verse 11 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
अनन्तकोटिविष्णुलोक नमपदमजाचिते, हिमादिजा पुलोमजा-विरंचिजावरप्रदे।
अपारसिद्धिवृद्धिदिग्ध -सत्पदांगुलीनखे, कदा करिष्यसीह मां कृपा -कटाक्ष भाजनम्॥
In Roman letters
anantakotivishnulok namapadamajaachite, himaadijaa pulomajaa-viranchijaavaraprade.
apaarasiddhivriddhidigdh -satpadaanguleenakhe, kadaa karishyaseeh maan kripaa -kataaksh bhaajanam.
What it means
Her lotus feet are worshipped by countless Vishnu realms. She is the giver of boons to Parvati, to Sachi and to Saraswati, that is, to the consorts of the great gods themselves. The nails of her toes are smeared with boundless perfections. The verse places her above the pantheon rather than within it.
Questions about shloka 11
What does Radha Kripa Kataksh shloka 11 mean?
Her lotus feet are worshipped by countless Vishnu realms. The full meaning is given above, under the verse.
How is shloka 11 pronounced?
In Roman letters: anantakotivishnulok namapadamajaachite, himaadijaa pulomajaa-viranchijaavaraprade. apaarasiddhivriddhidigdh -satpadaanguleenakhe, 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.