{"id":984,"date":"2009-08-27T04:23:38","date_gmt":"2009-08-27T09:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bhakticollective.com\/?p=984"},"modified":"2009-08-27T04:23:38","modified_gmt":"2009-08-27T09:23:38","slug":"a-prayer-for-the-merciful-sidelong-glance-of-sri-radha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bhakticollective.com\/index.php\/2009\/08\/27\/a-prayer-for-the-merciful-sidelong-glance-of-sri-radha\/","title":{"rendered":"An Appeal for the Merciful Sidelong Glance of Sri Radha"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sometimes called the national anthem of Vrindavan, here is Sri Sri Radha-kripa-kataksha-stava-raja <\/em>(The King of Prayers which Petitions the Merciful Sidelong Glance of Srimati Radharani) from the Urdhvamnaya-tantra. Spoken by Lord Shiva and composed in a lovely meter, this exceptional prayer is daily sung in a charming melody by many Brijabasis (Vrindavan residents). The\u00a0 translation is by Kusakratha dasa and the painting above is by B.G. Sharma. In the final verse Lord Shiva mentions “Upon hearing this most astonishing prayer of mine being recited by a devotee, may Sri Vrishhabhanu-nandini (Radha) constantly make him the object of Her most merciful sidelong glance. At that time all his karmic reactions – whether mature, fructifying, or lying in seed – will be completely destroyed, and then he will gain entrance into the assembly of Nandanandana’s (Krishna’s) eternal loving associates.” May this prayer complement and enrich your experience of this holiest of days.<\/p>\n

Kaustubha das<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sri Sri Radha-kripa-kataksha-stava-raja <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(The King of Prayers which Petitions the Merciful Sidelong Glance of Srimati Radharani)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Text 1
\nmunindra-vrinda-vandite triloka-shoka-harini
\nprasanna-vaktra-pankaje nikunja-bhu-vilasini
\nvrajendra-bhanu-nandini vrajendra-sunu-sangate
\nkada karishyasiha mam kripa-kataksha-bhajanam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O goddess worshiped by the kings of sages, O goddess who remove the sufferings of the three worlds, O goddess whose face is a blossoming lotus, O goddess who enjoy pastimes in the forest, O daughter of Vrishhabhanu, O companion of Vraja’s prince, when will You cast Your merciful sidelong glance upon me?<\/p>\n

Text 2
\nashoka-vriksha-vallari-vitana-mandapa-sthite
\npravala-vala-pallava-prabharunanghri-komale
\nvarabhaya-spurat-kare prabhuta-sampadalaye
\nkada karishyasiha mam kripa-kataksha-bhajanam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O goddess staying in a vine-cottage by an ashoka tree, O goddess whose delicate feet are as splendid as red blossoms, O goddess whose hand grants fearlessness, O abode of transcendental opulence’s, when will You cast Your merciful sidelong glance upon me?<\/p>\n

Text 3
\nananga-ranga-mangala-prasanga-bhangura-bhruvam
\nsa-vibhramam sa-sambhramam drig-anta-bana-patanaih
\nnirantaram vashi-krita-pratiti-nandanandane
\nkada karishyasiha mam kripa-kataksha-bhajanam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O goddess who, playfully shooting the arrows of Your glances from the curved bows of Your auspicious, amorous eyebrows, have completely subdued Nanda’s son [Krishna], when will You cast Your merciful sidelong glance upon me?
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\nText 4
\ntadit-suvarna-campaka-pradipta-gaura-vigrahe
\nmukha-prabha-parasta-koti-sharadendu-mandale
\nvicitra-citra-sancarac-cakora-shava-locane
\nkada karishyasiha mam kripa-kataksha-bhajanam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O goddess whose form is as splendid as champaka flowers, gold, and lightning, O goddess whose face eclipses millions of autumn moons, O goddess whose eyes are wonderful, restless young chakora birds, when will You cast Your merciful sidelong glance upon me?<\/p>\n

Text 5
\nmadonmadati-yauvane pramoda-mana-mandite
\npriyanuraga-ranjite kala-vilasa-pandite
\nananya-dhanya-kunja-rajya-kama-keli-kovide
\nkada karishyasiha mam kripa-kataksha-bhajanam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O young girl intoxicated with passion, O goddess decorated with cheerful jealous anger, O goddess who passionately love Your beloved Krishna, O goddess learned in playful arts, O goddess expert at enjoying amorous pastimes in the kingdom of the peerlessly opulent forest groves of Vrindavana, when will You cast Your merciful sidelong glance upon me?<\/p>\n


\nText 6
\nashesha-hava-bhava-dhira-hira-hara-bhushite
\nprabhuta-shatakumbha-kumbha-kumbhi kumbha-sustani
\nprashasta-manda-hasya-curna-purna-saukya-sagare
\nkada karishyasiha mam kripa-kataksha-bhajanam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O goddess decorated with a pearl necklace of bold amorous hints, O goddess as fair as gold, O goddess whose breasts are great golden waterpots, O ocean of happiness filled with the scented powders of gentle smiles, when will You cast Your merciful sidelong glance upon me?<\/p>\n

Text 7
\nmrinala-vala-vallari-taranga-ranga-dor-late
\nlatagra-lasya-lola-nila-locanavalokane
\nlalal-lulan-milan-manojna-mugdha-mohanashrite
\nkada karishyasiha mam kripa-kataksha-bhajanam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O goddess whose arms are lotus stalks dancing on the waves, O goddess whose dark eyes are dancing vines, O playful, beautiful, charming goddess, when will You cast Your merciful sidelong glance upon me?<\/p>\n

Text 8
\nsuvarna-malikancita-trirekha-kambu-kanthage
\ntri-sutra-mangali-guna-tri-ratna-dipti-didhiti
\nsalola-nila-kuntala-prasuna-guccha-gumphite
\nkada karishyasiha mam kripa-kataksha-bhajanam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O goddess who wear a golden necklace on the three-lined conchshell of Your neck, O goddess splendid with three jasmine garlands and three jewelled necklaces, O goddess whose moving locks of dark hair are decorated with bunches of flowers, when will You cast Your merciful sidelong glance upon me?<\/p>\n

Text 9
\nnitamba-bimba-lambamana-pushpa-mekhala-gune
\nprashasta-ratna-kinkini-kalapa-madhya-manjule
\nkarindra-shunda-dandikavaroha-saubhagorake
\nkada karishyasiha mam kripa-kataksha-bhajanam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O goddess who wear a sash of flowers on Your curved hips, O goddess charming with a sash of tinkling jewelled bells, O goddess whose beautiful thighs punish the regal elephant’s trunk, when will You cast Your merciful sidelong glance upon me?<\/p>\n

Text 10
\naneka-mantra-nada-manju-nupurarava-skhalatsamaja-
\nraja-hamsa-vamsha-nikvanati-gaurave
\nvilola-hema-vallari-vidambi-caru-cankrame
\nkada karishyasiha mam kripa-kataksha-bhajanam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O goddess whose anklets’ tinkling is more beautiful than the sounds of many mantras and the cooing of many regal swans, O goddess whose graceful motions mock the moving golden vines, when will You cast Your merciful sidelong glance upon me?<\/p>\n

Text 11
\nananta-koti-vishnu-loka-namra-padmajarcite
\nhimadrija-pulomaja-virincija-vara-prade
\napara-siddhi-riddhi-digdha-sat-padanguli-nakhe
\nkada karishyasiha mam kripa-kataksha-bhajanam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O goddess worshiped by Brahma, O goddess to whom countless millions of Vaishnavas bow down, O goddess who give blessings to Parvati, shaci, and Sarasvati, O goddess whose toenails are anointed with limitless opulence’s and mystic perfections, when will You cast Your merciful sidelong glance upon me?
\n
\nText 12
\nmakheshvari kriyeshvari svadheshvari sureshvari
\ntriveda-bharatishvari pramana-shasaneshvari
\nrameshvari kshameshvari pramoda-kananeshvari
\nvrajeshvari vrajadhipe sri-radhike namo ‘stu te<\/strong><\/p>\n

O queen of Vedic sacrifices, O queen of pious activities, O queen of the material world, O queen of the demigods, O queen of Vedic scholarship, O queen of knowledge, O queen of the goddesses of fortune, O queen of patience, O queen of Vrindavana, the forest of happiness, O queen of Vraja, O empress of Vraja, O Sri Radhika, obeisance’s to You!
\n
\nText 13
\niti mamadbhutam stavam nishamya bhanu-nandini
\nkarotu santatam janam kripa-kataksha-bhajanam
\nbhavet tadaiva sancita-trirupa-karma-nashanam
\nbhavet tada vrajendra-sunu-mandala-praveshanam<\/strong><\/p>\n

Upon hearing this most astonishing prayer of mine being recited by a devotee, may Sri Vrishhabhanu-nandini constantly make him the object of Her most merciful sidelong glance. At that time all his karmic reactions – whether mature, fructifying, or lying in seed – will be completely destroyed, and then he will gain entrance into the assembly of Nandanandana’s eternal loving associates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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