Radha Kripa Kataksh, shloka 8
Verse 8 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
सुवर्णमालिकांचिते त्रिरेखकम्बुकण्ठगे, त्रिसूत्रमंगलीगुण त्रिरत्नदीप्तिदीधिति।
सलोलनीलकुन्तले प्रसूनगुच्छगुम्फिते, कदा करिष्यसीह मां कृपा-कटाक्ष भाजनम्॥
In Roman letters
suvarnamaalikaanchite trirekhakambukanthage, trisootramangaleegun triratnadeeptideedhiti.
salolaneelakuntale prasoonaguchchhagumphite, kadaa karishyaseeh maan kripaa-kataaksh bhaajanam.
What it means
A golden necklace rests at her throat, which carries the three lines said to mark a conch and, in this poetry, great beauty. She wears the auspicious three-strand cord set with three shining gems, and her dark curls are gathered and bound with bunches of flowers.
Questions about shloka 8
What does Radha Kripa Kataksh shloka 8 mean?
A golden necklace rests at her throat, which carries the three lines said to mark a conch and, in this poetry, great beauty. The full meaning is given above, under the verse.
How is shloka 8 pronounced?
In Roman letters: suvarnamaalikaanchite trirekhakambukanthage, trisootramangaleegun triratnadeeptideedhiti. salolaneelakuntale prasoonaguchchhagumphite, 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.