Radha Kripa Kataksh, shloka 5
Verse 5 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
मदोन्मदातियौवने प्रमोद मानमण्डिते, प्रियानुरागरंजिते कलाविलासपण्डिते।
अनन्यधन्यकुंजराज कामकेलिकोविदे कदा करिष्यसीह मां कृपा-कटाक्ष-भाजनम्॥
In Roman letters
madonmadaatiyauvane pramod maanamandite, priyaanuraagaranjite kalaavilaasapandite.
ananyadhanyakunjaraaj kaamakelikovide kadaa karishyaseeh maan kripaa-kataaksh-bhaajanam.
What it means
She is in the fullness of youth, adorned with delight and with the loving pride that belongs to her alone. She is coloured through with love for her beloved, skilled in every art, and versed in the play of the unmatched grove. Nothing here is abstract or bloodless; the tradition describes her as a person, in a place, in love.
Questions about shloka 5
What does Radha Kripa Kataksh shloka 5 mean?
She is in the fullness of youth, adorned with delight and with the loving pride that belongs to her alone. The full meaning is given above, under the verse.
How is shloka 5 pronounced?
In Roman letters: madonmadaatiyauvane pramod maanamandite, priyaanuraagaranjite kalaavilaasapandite. ananyadhanyakunjaraaj kaamakelikovide 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.