Radha Kripa Kataksh, shloka 7
Verse 7 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
मृणालबालवल्लरी तरंगरंगदोलते, लतागलास्यलोलनील लोचनावलोकने।
ललल्लुलम्लिन्मनोज्ञ मुग्ध मोहनाश्रये, कदा करिष्यसीह मां कृपा-कटाक्ष भाजनम्॥
In Roman letters
mrinaalabaalavallaree tarangarangadolate, lataagalaasyalolaneel lochanaavalokane.
lalallulamlinmanojn mugdh mohanaashraye, kadaa karishyaseeh maan kripaa-kataaksh bhaajanam.
What it means
Her arms sway like young lotus stalks moving on a wave. Her dark eyes move restlessly, like a creeper swinging in wind. She is the refuge of the enchanting one who is himself enchanted, which repeats the reversal of verse three in gentler language.
Questions about shloka 7
What does Radha Kripa Kataksh shloka 7 mean?
Her arms sway like young lotus stalks moving on a wave. The full meaning is given above, under the verse.
How is shloka 7 pronounced?
In Roman letters: mrinaalabaalavallaree tarangarangadolate, lataagalaasyalolaneel lochanaavalokane. lalallulamlinmanojn mugdh mohanaashraye, 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.