Radha Kripa Kataksh, shloka 12
Verse 12 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
मखेश्वरी क्रियेश्वरी स्वधेश्वरी सुरेश्वरी, त्रिवेदभारतीश्वरी प्रमाणशासनेश्वरी।
रमेश्वरी क्षमेश्वरी प्रमोदकाननेश्वरी, ब्रजेश्वरी ब्रजाधिपे श्रीराधिके नमोस्तुते॥
In Roman letters
makheshvaree kriyeshvaree svadheshvaree sureshvaree, trivedabhaarateeshvaree pramaanashaasaneshvaree.
rameshvaree kshameshvaree pramodakaananeshvaree, brajeshvaree brajaadhipe shreeraadhike namostute.
What it means
The one verse that breaks the pattern. Instead of asking a question it simply salutes her, twelve times over: mistress of sacrifice, of action, of offering, of the gods, of the three Vedas and of speech, of authority, of fortune, of forgiveness, of the grove of delight, queen of Vraj and its ruler. Shri Radhika, salutations to you.
Questions about shloka 12
What does Radha Kripa Kataksh shloka 12 mean?
The one verse that breaks the pattern. The full meaning is given above, under the verse.
How is shloka 12 pronounced?
In Roman letters: makheshvaree kriyeshvaree svadheshvaree sureshvaree, trivedabhaarateeshvaree pramaanashaasaneshvaree. rameshvaree kshameshvaree pramodakaananeshvaree, brajeshvaree brajaadhipe shreeraadhike namostute.
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.