Radha Kripa Kataksh, shloka 4
Verse 4 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
तडित्सुवर्णचम्पक प्रदीप्तगौरविग्रहे, मुखप्रभापरास्त-कोटिशारदेन्दुमण्डले।
विचित्रचित्र-संचरच्चकोरशावलोचने, कदा करिष्यसीह मां कृपा-कटाक्ष भाजनम्॥
In Roman letters
taditsuvarnachampak pradeeptagauravigrahe, mukhaprabhaaparaast-kotishaaradendumandale.
vichitrachitr-sancharachchakorashaavalochane, kadaa karishyaseeh maan kripaa-kataaksh bhaajanam.
What it means
Her form shines gold like lightning and like the champaka flower. The radiance of her face defeats the light of ten million autumn moons. Her eyes move like a young chakora bird, the bird that in poetry lives only on moonlight and cannot look away from it.
Questions about shloka 4
What does Radha Kripa Kataksh shloka 4 mean?
Her form shines gold like lightning and like the champaka flower. The full meaning is given above, under the verse.
How is shloka 4 pronounced?
In Roman letters: taditsuvarnachampak pradeeptagauravigrahe, mukhaprabhaaparaast-kotishaaradendumandale. vichitrachitr-sancharachchakorashaavalochane, 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.