Radha Kripa Kataksh, shloka 9
Verse 9 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
नितम्बबिम्बलम्बमान पुष्पमेखलागुण, प्रशस्तरत्नकिंकणी कलापमध्यमंजुले।
करीन्द्रशुण्डदण्डिकावरोहसौभगोरुके, कदा करिष्यसीह मां कृपा-कटाक्ष भाजनम्॥
In Roman letters
nitambabimbalambamaan pushpamekhalaagun, prashastaratnakinkanee kalaapamadhyamanjule.
kareendrashundadandikaavarohasaubhagoruke, kadaa karishyaseeh maan kripaa-kataaksh bhaajanam.
What it means
A garland of flowers hangs as a girdle, and a jewelled belt of small bells sounds at her waist. The image of the elephant's trunk is a standard measure of grace in Sanskrit description, not a comparison English readers should take literally.
Questions about shloka 9
What does Radha Kripa Kataksh shloka 9 mean?
A garland of flowers hangs as a girdle, and a jewelled belt of small bells sounds at her waist. The full meaning is given above, under the verse.
How is shloka 9 pronounced?
In Roman letters: nitambabimbalambamaan pushpamekhalaagun, prashastaratnakinkanee kalaapamadhyamanjule. kareendrashundadandikaavarohasaubhagoruke, 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.