Sri Radha Kripa Kataksha Stava Raja, Vrindavan Anthem, Lyrics and Meaning

Vocal Mukund Ras Prabhu. Music Prasad Shirole Photo courtesy Rohit Bagul. Śrī Śrī Rādhākripakaṭākṣastavarāja The PRAYER FOR THE MERCIFUL SIDELONG GLANCE OF SRI RADHA (An Appeal to Śīmatī Rādhāraṇi from the Ūrdhvāmnāyatantra)Spoken by Lord Śiva to Parvati This is the most famous stotra in Sri Vrindavana, Sometimes called the national anthem of Vrindavan. All the sadhus and devoted matajis ladies know it by heart, and it is recited daily in most temples and nearby villages; indeed, this prayer is regarded as the very heart of Vrindavana. It is also known as: The King of Prayers which Petitions the Most Merciful Sidelong Glance from Srimati Radharani. This exceptional prayer is composed in a lovely meter and daily sung in a charming melody by many Brijabasis (Vrindavan residents). Translated by Kuśakratha dāsa