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View lyrics page →Saraswati Beej Mantra
Original
ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah
Meaning / Translation
Om, salutations to the Goddess Saraswati, the embodiment of wisdom and knowledge.
Saraswati Vandana (The Auspicious Invocation)
Original
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता। या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना॥ या ब्रह्माच्युतशङ्करप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता। सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥
Transliteration
Ya Kundendu Tushara Hara Dhavala, Ya Shubhra Vastravrita. Ya Veena Vara Danda Mandita Kara, Ya Shveta Padmasana. Ya Brahma Achyuta Shankara Prabhritibhir Devaih Sada Vandita. Sa Mam Patu Saraswati Bhagavati Nihshesha Jadyapaha.
Meaning / Translation
Who is as white as the jasmine, the moon, and the frost; who is draped in pure white garments; whose hands are adorned with the divine Veena; who is seated upon a white lotus. Who is always worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and other deities; may that Goddess Saraswati protect me and remove all my ignorance.
Vidya Prarthana (Prayer for the Commencement of Study)
Original
सरस्वती नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणी। विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा॥
Transliteration
Saraswati Namastubhyam Varade Kamarupini. Vidyarambham Karishyami Siddhir Bhavatu Me Sada.
Meaning / Translation
O Goddess Saraswati, salutations to you, the giver of boons and the fulfiller of all wishes. I am beginning my studies; may there always be success and perfection in my pursuit of knowledge.
Saraswati Gayatri Mantra
Original
ॐ ऐं वाग्देव्यै च विद्महे कामराजाय धीमहि। तन्नो देवी प्रचोदयात्॥
Transliteration
Om Aim Vagdevyai Cha Vidmahe Kamarajaya Dhimahi. Tanno Devi Prachodayat.
Meaning / Translation
Om, let us meditate upon the Goddess of Speech. May the Goddess, who fulfills all desires, inspire and illuminate our intellect.