Radha Kripa Kataksh, shloka 13
Verse 13 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
इतीदमद्भुतस्तवं निशम्य भानुनन्दिनी, करोतु संततं जनं कृपाकटाक्ष भाजनम्।
भवेत्तदैव संचित-त्रिरूपकर्मनाशनं, लभेत्तदव्रजेन्द्रसूनु मण्डलप्रवेशनम्॥
In Roman letters
iteedamadbhutastavan nishamy bhaanunandinee, karotu santatan janan kripaakataaksh bhaajanam.
bhavettadaiv sanchit-triroopakarmanaashanan, labhettadavrajendrasoonu mandalapraveshanam.
What it means
The phalashruti, the closing verse describing what the recitation brings. Having heard this wonderful hymn, may the daughter of Vrishabhanu make the reciter a vessel of her merciful glance always. Then the threefold accumulated karma is destroyed, and entry is obtained into the circle of the son of the king of Vraj. Read it as the tradition offers it, as encouragement to keep reciting rather than as a transaction being entered into.
Questions about shloka 13
What does Radha Kripa Kataksh shloka 13 mean?
The phalashruti, the closing verse describing what the recitation brings. The full meaning is given above, under the verse.
How is shloka 13 pronounced?
In Roman letters: iteedamadbhutastavan nishamy bhaanunandinee, karotu santatan janan kripaakataaksh bhaajanam. bhavettadaiv sanchit-triroopakarmanaashanan, labhettadavrajendrasoonu mandalapraveshanam.
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.