Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts, represents the free flow of wisdom and consciousness. She is the mother of the Vedas, and chants to her, called the ‘Saraswati Vandana‘ often begin and end Vedic lessons.
Saraswati is the daughter of Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga. It is believed that goddess Saraswati endows human beings with the powers of speech, wisdom and learning. She has four hands representing four aspects of human personality in learning: mind, intellect, alertness and ego. She has sacred scriptures in one hand and a lotus – the symbol of true knowledge – in the second.
With her other two hands she plays the music of love and life on a string instrument called the Veena. She is dressed in white – the symbol of purity – and rides on a white swan – symbolizing Sattwa Guna or purity and discrimination. Saraswati is also a prominent figure in Buddhist iconography – the consort of Manjushri.
The learned and the erudite attach greater importance to the worship of goddess Saraswati. As a practice, only educated people worship her for knowledge and wisdom. They believe that only Saraswati can grant them ‘moksha‘ – the final liberation of the soul.
Saraswati’s birthday, Vasant Panchami – is a Hindu festival celebrated every year on the 5th day of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Magha. Hindus celebrate this festival with great fervor in temples, homes and educational institutes alike.
Maa Saraswati Aarti
Jai Sarasvati mata, jai he Sarasvati mata Sadgun vaibhav shalini, tribhuvan vikhyata, Jai Sarasvati…. Glory, glory, all glory to you, O Mother Saraswati; you are renowned throughout the three spheres as the treasure-house of all great noble virtues. Let all sing to the glory of your name! Chandravadani padmasini dyuti mangalakare, Sohe shub hansa savare, atul tejdhari, Jai Sarasvati…. O infinitely radiant Goddess, you are beautiful and right as the moon and are seated in lotus posture; you are lustrous in appearance and source of all blessings; your vehicle, the auspicious swan, looks elegant. Baayen kar men vina, daayen kar mala, Shish mukuta mani sohe, gal motiyan mala, Jai Sarasvati…. In your left hand, O Mother Saraswati, is the lute (Veena) and in the right a wreath; on your head lies a splendid coronet of gems and around your neck a string of pearls. Devi sharan jo ae, unka uddhar kiya, Paithi Manthara dasi, Ravan sanhar kiya, Jai Sarasvati…. O Goddess, whosoever sought refuge in you was released from the cycle of birth and death. By perverting the mind of Kaikayee’s dull-witted handmaid, Manthara, you became instrumental in the destruction of Ravana. Vidya gyan pradayini, jag men gyan prakash bharo, Moh aur agyan timir ka jag se nash karo, Jai Sarasvati…. O bestower of learning and skill, illumine the world with light of knowledge and dispel the darkness of ignorance and infatuation. Dhup dip phal meva, man svikar karo, Gyanchakshu de mata, jag nistar karo, Jai Sarasvati…. O Mother, pray accept my gift of incense, light, both green and dry fruits and endowing the world with eyes of knowledge ferry it across the ocean of this phenomenal world. Man Sarasvati ki arti jo koi jan gave, Hitkari sukhkari, gyan bhakti pave, Jai Sarasvati…. Whosoever sings this hymn to Mother Saraswati becomes a recipient of knowledge and devotion, both of which are beneficial and yield great happiness.
Jai Sarasvati mata, jai he Sarasvati mata Sadgun vaibhav shalini, tribhuvan vikhyata, Jai Sarasvati….
Glory, glory, all glory to you, O Mother Saraswati; you are renowned throughout the three spheres as the treasure-house of all great noble virtues. Let all sing to the glory of your name!
Chandravadani padmasini dyuti mangalakare, Sohe shub hansa savare, atul tejdhari, Jai Sarasvati….
O infinitely radiant Goddess, you are beautiful and right as the moon and are seated in lotus posture; you are lustrous in appearance and source of all blessings; your vehicle, the auspicious swan, looks elegant.
Baayen kar men vina, daayen kar mala, Shish mukuta mani sohe, gal motiyan mala, Jai Sarasvati….
In your left hand, O Mother Saraswati, is the lute (Veena) and in the right a wreath; on your head lies a splendid coronet of gems and around your neck a string of pearls.
Devi sharan jo ae, unka uddhar kiya, Paithi Manthara dasi, Ravan sanhar kiya, Jai Sarasvati….
O Goddess, whosoever sought refuge in you was released from the cycle of birth and death. By perverting the mind of Kaikayee’s dull-witted handmaid, Manthara, you became instrumental in the destruction of Ravana.
Vidya gyan pradayini, jag men gyan prakash bharo, Moh aur agyan timir ka jag se nash karo, Jai Sarasvati….
O bestower of learning and skill, illumine the world with light of knowledge and dispel the darkness of ignorance and infatuation.
Dhup dip phal meva, man svikar karo, Gyanchakshu de mata, jag nistar karo, Jai Sarasvati….
O Mother, pray accept my gift of incense, light, both green and dry fruits and endowing the world with eyes of knowledge ferry it across the ocean of this phenomenal world.
Man Sarasvati ki arti jo koi jan gave, Hitkari sukhkari, gyan bhakti pave, Jai Sarasvati….
Whosoever sings this hymn to Mother Saraswati becomes a recipient of knowledge and devotion, both of which are beneficial and yield great happiness.
Sri Saraswati Chalisa
[Doha] Janak Janani Pad Kamal Raj, Nij Mastak Par Dhaari, Bandau Maatu Saraswati, Buddhi Bal De Daataari. Purn Jagat Mein Vyaapt Tav, Mahima Amit Anantu, Ramsaagar Ke Paap Ko, Maatu Tuhi Ab Hantu. Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi, Jay Sarvagya Amar Avinaasi. Jay Jay Veenaakar Dhaari, Karati Sadaa Suhans Savaari. Roop Chaturbhujadhaari Maata, Sakal Vishv Andar Vikhyaata. Jag Mein Paap Buddhi Jab Hoti, Jabahi Dharm Ki Phiki Jyoti. Tabahi Maatu Le Nij Avataara, Paap Heen Karati Mahi Taara. Baalmiki Ji The Baham Gyaani, Tav Prasaad Janie Sansaara. Raamaayan Jo Rache Banaai, Aadi Kavi Ki Padavi Paai. Kalidaas Jo Bhaye Vikhyaata, Teri Kripaa Drishti Se Maata. Tulasi Sur Aadi Vidvaana, Bhaye Aur Jo Gyaani Nana. Tinhahi Na Aur Raheu Avalamba, Keval Kripa Aapaki Amba. Karahu Kripa Soi Maatu Bhavaani, Dukhit Din Nij Daasahi Jaani. Putra Karai Aparaadh Bahuta, Tehi Na dharai Chitt Sundar Maata. Raakhu Laaj Janani Ab Meri, Vinay Karu Bahu Bhaanti Ghaneri. Mein Anaath Teri Avalamba, Kripa Karau Jay Jay Jagadamba. Madhu Kaitabh Jo Ati Balavaana, Baahuyuddh Vishnu Te Thaana. Samar Hajaar Paanch Mein Ghora, Phir Bhi Mukh Unase Nahi Mora. Maatu Sahaay Bhai Tehi Kaala, Buddhi Viparit Kari Khalahaala. Tehi Mrityu Bhai Khal Keri, Purvahu Maatu Manorath Meri. Chand Mund Jo The Vikhyaata, Chhan Mahu Sanhaareu Tehi Maata. Raktabij Se Samarath Paapi, Sur-Muni Hriday Dhara Sab Kampi. Kaateu Sir Jim Kadali Khamba, Baar Baar Binavau Jagadamba. Jag Prasidhdh Jo Shumbh Nishumbha, Chhin Me Badhe Taahi Tu Amba. Bharat-Maatu Budhi Phereu Jaai, Ramachandra Banvaas Karaai. Ehi Vidhi Raavan Vadh Tum Kinha, Sur Nar Muni Sab Kahu Sukh Dinha. Ko Samarath Tav Yash Gun Gaana, Nigam Anaadi Anant Bakhaana. Vishnu Rudra Aj Sakahi Na Maari, Jinaki Ho Tum Rakshaakaari. Rakt Dantika Aur Shataakshi, Naam Apaar Hai Daanav Bhakshi. Durgam Kaaj Dhara Par Kinha, Durga Naam Sakal Jag Linha. Durg Aadi Harani Tu Maata, Kripa Karahu Jab Jab Sukhadaata. Nrip Kopit Jo Maaran Chaahei, Kaanan Mein Ghere Mrig Naahei. Saagar Madhy Pot Ke Bhange, Ati Toofaan Nahi Kou Sange. Bhoot Pret Baadha Yaa Dukh Mein, Ho Daridra Athava Sankat Mein. Naam Jape Mangal Sab Koi, Sanshay Isame Karai Na Koi. Putrahin Jo Aatur Bhaai, Sabei Chhaandi Puje Ehi Maai. Karai Path Nit Yah Chaalisa, Hoy Putra Sundar Gun Isa. Dhupaadik Naivedy Chadhavei, Sankat Rahit Avashy Ho Jaavei. Bhakti Maatu Ki Karei Hamesha, Nikat Na Aavei Taahi Kalesha. Bandi Path Kare Shat Baara, Bandi Paash Door Ho Saara. Karahu Kripa Bhavamukti Bhavaani, Mo Kahn Daas Sadaa Nij Jaani. [Doha] Maata Sooraj Kaanti Tav, Andhakaar Mam Roop, Dooban Te Raksha Karahu, Paru Na Mein Bhav-Koop. Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Sunahu Sarasvati Maatu, Adham Ramasaagarahi Tum, Aashray Deu Punaatu.
[Doha] Janak Janani Pad Kamal Raj, Nij Mastak Par Dhaari, Bandau Maatu Saraswati, Buddhi Bal De Daataari. Purn Jagat Mein Vyaapt Tav, Mahima Amit Anantu, Ramsaagar Ke Paap Ko, Maatu Tuhi Ab Hantu.
Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi, Jay Sarvagya Amar Avinaasi. Jay Jay Veenaakar Dhaari, Karati Sadaa Suhans Savaari.
Roop Chaturbhujadhaari Maata, Sakal Vishv Andar Vikhyaata. Jag Mein Paap Buddhi Jab Hoti, Jabahi Dharm Ki Phiki Jyoti.
Tabahi Maatu Le Nij Avataara, Paap Heen Karati Mahi Taara. Baalmiki Ji The Baham Gyaani, Tav Prasaad Janie Sansaara.
Raamaayan Jo Rache Banaai, Aadi Kavi Ki Padavi Paai. Kalidaas Jo Bhaye Vikhyaata, Teri Kripaa Drishti Se Maata.
Tulasi Sur Aadi Vidvaana, Bhaye Aur Jo Gyaani Nana. Tinhahi Na Aur Raheu Avalamba, Keval Kripa Aapaki Amba.
Karahu Kripa Soi Maatu Bhavaani, Dukhit Din Nij Daasahi Jaani. Putra Karai Aparaadh Bahuta, Tehi Na dharai Chitt Sundar Maata.
Raakhu Laaj Janani Ab Meri, Vinay Karu Bahu Bhaanti Ghaneri. Mein Anaath Teri Avalamba, Kripa Karau Jay Jay Jagadamba.
Madhu Kaitabh Jo Ati Balavaana, Baahuyuddh Vishnu Te Thaana. Samar Hajaar Paanch Mein Ghora, Phir Bhi Mukh Unase Nahi Mora.
Maatu Sahaay Bhai Tehi Kaala, Buddhi Viparit Kari Khalahaala. Tehi Mrityu Bhai Khal Keri, Purvahu Maatu Manorath Meri.
Chand Mund Jo The Vikhyaata, Chhan Mahu Sanhaareu Tehi Maata. Raktabij Se Samarath Paapi, Sur-Muni Hriday Dhara Sab Kampi.
Kaateu Sir Jim Kadali Khamba, Baar Baar Binavau Jagadamba. Jag Prasidhdh Jo Shumbh Nishumbha, Chhin Me Badhe Taahi Tu Amba.
Bharat-Maatu Budhi Phereu Jaai, Ramachandra Banvaas Karaai. Ehi Vidhi Raavan Vadh Tum Kinha, Sur Nar Muni Sab Kahu Sukh Dinha.
Ko Samarath Tav Yash Gun Gaana, Nigam Anaadi Anant Bakhaana. Vishnu Rudra Aj Sakahi Na Maari, Jinaki Ho Tum Rakshaakaari.
Rakt Dantika Aur Shataakshi, Naam Apaar Hai Daanav Bhakshi. Durgam Kaaj Dhara Par Kinha, Durga Naam Sakal Jag Linha.
Durg Aadi Harani Tu Maata, Kripa Karahu Jab Jab Sukhadaata. Nrip Kopit Jo Maaran Chaahei, Kaanan Mein Ghere Mrig Naahei.
Saagar Madhy Pot Ke Bhange, Ati Toofaan Nahi Kou Sange. Bhoot Pret Baadha Yaa Dukh Mein, Ho Daridra Athava Sankat Mein.
Naam Jape Mangal Sab Koi, Sanshay Isame Karai Na Koi. Putrahin Jo Aatur Bhaai, Sabei Chhaandi Puje Ehi Maai.
Karai Path Nit Yah Chaalisa, Hoy Putra Sundar Gun Isa. Dhupaadik Naivedy Chadhavei, Sankat Rahit Avashy Ho Jaavei.
Bhakti Maatu Ki Karei Hamesha, Nikat Na Aavei Taahi Kalesha. Bandi Path Kare Shat Baara, Bandi Paash Door Ho Saara.
Karahu Kripa Bhavamukti Bhavaani, Mo Kahn Daas Sadaa Nij Jaani.
[Doha] Maata Sooraj Kaanti Tav, Andhakaar Mam Roop, Dooban Te Raksha Karahu, Paru Na Mein Bhav-Koop. Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Sunahu Sarasvati Maatu, Adham Ramasaagarahi Tum, Aashray Deu Punaatu.
Maa Saraswati Vandana
Yaa Kundendu TushaaraHaara Dhavalaa, Yaa Shubhra VastraaVritha | Yaa Veena Vara Danda ManditaKara, Yaa Shwetha Padmaasana || Yaa BrahmaaChyutha Shankara PrabhriTibhir Devai Sadaa Vanditha | Saa Maam Paatu Saraswatee Bhagavatee NihShesha JaadyaaPahaa || May Goddess Saraswati, who is fair like the jasmine-colored moon, and whose pure white garland is like frosty dew drops; who is adorned in radiant white attire, on whose beautiful arm rests the veena, and whose throne is a white lotus; who is surrounded and respected by the Gods, protect me. May you fully remove my lethargy, sluggishness, and ignorance. Jayati jai-jai maa Saraswati jayati veena dharini maa Jayati pad maa- saarini maa- jayati subh var dayini Vidya ki sarita baha maa- tu hai veena dharini maa
Yaa Kundendu TushaaraHaara Dhavalaa, Yaa Shubhra VastraaVritha | Yaa Veena Vara Danda ManditaKara, Yaa Shwetha Padmaasana || Yaa BrahmaaChyutha Shankara PrabhriTibhir Devai Sadaa Vanditha | Saa Maam Paatu Saraswatee Bhagavatee NihShesha JaadyaaPahaa ||
May Goddess Saraswati, who is fair like the jasmine-colored moon, and whose pure white garland is like frosty dew drops;
who is adorned in radiant white attire, on whose beautiful arm rests the veena, and whose throne is a white lotus;
who is surrounded and respected by the Gods, protect me. May you fully remove my lethargy, sluggishness, and ignorance.
Jayati jai-jai maa Saraswati jayati veena dharini maa Jayati pad maa- saarini maa- jayati subh var dayini Vidya ki sarita baha maa- tu hai veena dharini maa
Maa Saraswati Mantra
Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah Om Ayeim Saraswatyei Ayeim Namah. AUM AING SARASWATYE NAMAH AUM Om Hrih Mahamayange Mahasarasvatyai namah. Saraswati Namastubhyam Varde Kamroopani Vidya Aarambham Karishyami Siddhi Bhavatu May Sada Oh! Goddess Saraswati, my humble prostrations unto Thee, who is the fulfiller of all wishes. I start my studies with Thy worship and always pray for success. Saraswati maha-bhage vidye kamala lochane Viswa-rupe vishalakshi vidyangdehi namastute Esho shachandana pushpa bilvapatranjali Namo Saraswatvayi devyayi namo. This puja is also the time that very young children are initiated into writing. An elder holds the child and guides its hand to write for the first time, the first letter of the Sanskrit alphabet — Aum. Shuklaam Brahmvichaar Saar Paramaadyaam Jagadvyaapineem Veennaa Pushtak Dhaarinneebhamay Daam Jaad Yaapandhkaaraapahaam. Haste Sfatik Maalikaam Vidhateem Paramaasane Sansthitaam Vande Taam Parameshwareem Bhagwateem Buddhi Pradaam Shaaradaam.
Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah Om Ayeim Saraswatyei Ayeim Namah. AUM AING SARASWATYE NAMAH AUM
Om Hrih Mahamayange Mahasarasvatyai namah.
Saraswati Namastubhyam Varde Kamroopani Vidya Aarambham Karishyami Siddhi Bhavatu May Sada
Oh! Goddess Saraswati, my humble prostrations unto Thee, who is the fulfiller of all wishes. I start my studies with Thy worship and always pray for success.
Saraswati maha-bhage vidye kamala lochane Viswa-rupe vishalakshi vidyangdehi namastute Esho shachandana pushpa bilvapatranjali Namo Saraswatvayi devyayi namo.
This puja is also the time that very young children are initiated into writing. An elder holds the child and guides its hand to write for the first time, the first letter of the Sanskrit alphabet — Aum.
Shuklaam Brahmvichaar Saar Paramaadyaam Jagadvyaapineem Veennaa Pushtak Dhaarinneebhamay Daam Jaad Yaapandhkaaraapahaam. Haste Sfatik Maalikaam Vidhateem Paramaasane Sansthitaam Vande Taam Parameshwareem Bhagwateem Buddhi Pradaam Shaaradaam.
Maa Saraswati Songs, Music
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