Radha Kripa Kataksh, shloka 2
Verse 2 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
अशोकवृक्ष वल्लरी वितानमण्डपस्थिते, प्रवालज्वालपल्लव प्रभारुणाङ्घ्रि कोमले।
वराभयस्फुरत्करे प्रभूतसम्पदालये, कदा करिष्यसीह मां कृपा-कटाक्ष-भाजनम्॥
In Roman letters
ashokavriksh vallaree vitaanamandapasthite, pravaalajvaalapallav prabhaarunaanghri komale.
varaabhayasphuratkare prabhootasampadaalaye, kadaa karishyaseeh maan kripaa-kataaksh-bhaajanam.
What it means
She is seated in a pavilion formed by the creepers of the ashoka tree. Her tender feet glow red like coral and like new leaves catching flame. Her hands are raised in the gestures that grant boons and remove fear, and she is herself the dwelling place of all abundance. The setting is a grove, not a throne room, which is the point.
Questions about shloka 2
What does Radha Kripa Kataksh shloka 2 mean?
She is seated in a pavilion formed by the creepers of the ashoka tree. The full meaning is given above, under the verse.
How is shloka 2 pronounced?
In Roman letters: ashokavriksh vallaree vitaanamandapasthite, pravaalajvaalapallav prabhaarunaanghri komale. varaabhayasphuratkare prabhootasampadaalaye, 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.