Devi Saraswati Mantra

Shalok

नमस्ते शारदे देवी काश्मीरपुरवासिनि

नमस्ते शारदे देवी काश्मीरपुरवासिनि त्वामहं प्रार्थये नित्यं विद्यादानं च देहि मे ॥

Namaste Shaarade Devii Kaashmiira-Pura-Vaasini Tvaam-Aham Praarthaye Nityam Vidyaa-Daanam Ca Dehi Me ||

Meaning: 1: Salutations to Devi Sharada, Who abide in the abode of Kashmira, 2: To You, O Devi, I always pray (for Knowledge); Please bestow on me the gift of that Knowledge (which illumines everything from within)..

सरस्वति महाभागे विद्ये कमललोचने

सरस्वति महाभागे विद्ये कमललोचने ।
विद्यारूपे विशालाक्षि विद्यां देहि नमोस्तुते ॥

Sarasvati Mahaa-Bhaage Vidye Kamala-Locane |
Vidyaa-Ruupe Vishaal-Aakssi Vidyaam Dehi Namostute ||

Meaning:

1: O Devi Saraswati, the most Auspicious Goddess of Knowledge with

Lotus-like Eyes,

2: An Embodiment of Knowledge with Large Eyes, Kindly Bless me with

Knowledge. I Salute you.

सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि

सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि ।
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा ॥

Sarasvati Namastubhyam Varade Kaama-Ruupinni |
Vidya[a-A]arambham Karissyaami Siddhir-Bhavatu Me Sadaa ||

Meaning:

1: Salutations to Devi Saraswati, Who is the giver of Boons and

fulfiller of Wishes,

2: O Devi, when I begin my Studies, Please bestow on me the capacity of

Right Understanding, always.

शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचारसारपरमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं

शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचारसारपरमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं वीणापुस्तकधारिणीमभयदां जाड्यान्धकारापहाम् । हस्ते स्फाटिकमालिकां च दधतीं पद्मासने संस्थितां वन्दे तां परमेश्वरीं भगवतीं बुद्धिप्रदां शारदाम् ॥

Shuklaam Brahma-Vicaara-Saara-Paramaam-Aadyaam Jagad-Vyaapiniim Viinnaa-Pustaka-Dhaarinniim-Abhaya-Daam Jaaddya-Andhakaara-Apahaam | Haste Sphaattika-Maalikaam Ca Dadhatiim Padma-Asane Samsthitaam Vande Taam Parame[a-Ii]shvariim Bhagavatiim Buddhi-Pradaam Shaaradaam ||

Meaning: 1: (I meditate on Devi Sharada) Who is Pure White in Colour, and whose deepest Essence can only be fathomed by enquiring into the nature of Brahman (Absolute Consciousness); Who is Supreme and Primeval, and Her Essence is spread across the whole Universe (as Consciousness), 2: Who is holding the Veena (symbolising the essence of Music) and Book (symbolising the essence of Knowledge), and displaying the gesture of Fearlessness (arising out of Knowledge); the Knowledge which removes the darkness of Ignorance from our Minds, 3: Who is holding a Garland of Crystal beeds in Her Hand (shining with Purity), and Who is abiding on the Seat of Lotus (blooming like an awakened Consciousness), 4: I Extol and Worship Her, Who is the Supreme Goddess Who awakens our Intelligence; I Worship Devi Sharada.

नमस्ते शारदे देवी काश्मीरपुरवासिनि

नमस्ते शारदे देवी काश्मीरपुरवासिनि त्वामहं प्रार्थये नित्यं विद्यादानं च देहि मे ॥

Namaste Shaarade Devii Kaashmiira-Pura-Vaasini Tvaam-Aham Praarthaye Nityam Vidyaa-Daanam Ca Dehi Me ||

सरस्वति महाभागे विद्ये कमललोचने

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सरस्वति महाभागे विद्ये कमललोचने ।
विद्यारूपे विशालाक्षि विद्यां देहि नमोस्तुते ॥

Sarasvati Mahaa-Bhaage Vidye Kamala-Locane |
Vidyaa-Ruupe Vishaal-Aakssi Vidyaam Dehi Namostute ||

Meaning:

1: O Devi Saraswati, the most Auspicious Goddess of Knowledge with

Lotus-like Eyes,

2: An Embodiment of Knowledge with Large Eyes, Kindly Bless me with

Knowledge. I Salute you.

सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि

सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि ।
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा ॥

Sarasvati Namastubhyam Varade Kaama-Ruupinni |
Vidya[a-A]arambham Karissyaami Siddhir-Bhavatu Me Sadaa ||

Meaning:

1: Salutations to Devi Saraswati, Who is the giver of Boons and

fulfiller of Wishes,

2: O Devi, when I begin my Studies, Please bestow on me the capacity of

Right Understanding, always.

शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचारसारपरमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं

शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचारसारपरमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं वीणापुस्तकधारिणीमभयदां जाड्यान्धकारापहाम् । हस्ते स्फाटिकमालिकां च दधतीं पद्मासने संस्थितां वन्दे तां परमेश्वरीं भगवतीं बुद्धिप्रदां शारदाम् ॥

Shuklaam Brahma-Vicaara-Saara-Paramaam-Aadyaam Jagad-Vyaapiniim Viinnaa-Pustaka-Dhaarinniim-Abhaya-Daam Jaaddya-Andhakaara-Apahaam | Haste Sphaattika-Maalikaam Ca Dadhatiim Padma-Asane Samsthitaam Vande Taam Parame[a-Ii]shvariim Bhagavatiim Buddhi-Pradaam Shaaradaam ||

Meaning: 1: (I meditate on Devi Sharada) Who is Pure White in Colour, and whose deepest Essence can only be fathomed by enquiring into the nature of Brahman (Absolute Consciousness); Who is Supreme and Primeval, and Her Essence is spread across the whole Universe (as Consciousness), 2: Who is holding the Veena (symbolising the essence of Music) and Book (symbolising the essence of Knowledge), and displaying the gesture of Fearlessness (arising out of Knowledge); the Knowledge which removes the darkness of Ignorance from our Minds, 3: Who is holding a Garland of Crystal beeds in Her Hand (shining with Purity), and Who is abiding on the Seat of Lotus (blooming like an awakened Consciousness), 4: I Extol and Worship Her, Who is the Supreme Goddess Who awakens our Intelligence; I Worship Devi Sharada.

Stotras

सरस्वती स्तोत्रम् – या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता

या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना । या ब्रह्माच्युतशंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवः सदा पूजिता सा मां पातु सरस्वति भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा ॥१॥

Yaa Kunde[a-I]ndu-Tussaara-Haara-Dhavalaa Yaa Shubhra-Vastra-[A]avrtaa Yaa Viinnaa-Vara-Danndda-Mannddita-Karaa Yaa Shveta-Padma-[A]asanaa | Yaa Brahmaa-[A]cyuta-Shankara-Prabhrtibhir-Devah Sadaa Puujitaa Saa Maam Paatu Sarasvati Bhagavatii Nihshessajaaddyaapahaa ||1||

Meaning: 1.1: (Salutations to Devi Saraswati) Who is Pure White like Jasmine, with the Coolness of Moon, Brightness of Snow and Shine like the Garland of Pearls; and Who is Covered with Pure White Garments, 1.2: Whose Hands are Adorned with Veena (a stringed musical instrument) and the Boon-Giving Staff; And Who is Seated on Pure White Lotus, 1.3: Who is Always Adored by Lord Brahma, Lord Acyuta (Lord Vishnu), Lord Shankara and Other Devas, 1.4: O Goddess Saraswati, Please Protect me and Remove my Ignorance completely.

शारदा भुजङ्ग प्रयाताष्टकम् – सुवक्षोजकुम्भां सुधापूर्णकुम्भां

सुवक्षोजकुम्भां सुधापूर्णकुम्भां प्रसादावलम्बां प्रपुण्यावलम्बाम् । सदास्येन्दुबिम्बां सदानोष्ठबिम्बां भजे शारदाम्बामजस्रं मदम्बाम् ॥१॥

Suvakssoja-Kumbhaam Sudhaa-Puurnna-Kumbhaam Prasaada-Avalambaam Prapunnya-Avalambaam | Sadaa-[Aa]sye[a-I]ndu-Bimbaam Sadaan-Ossttha-Bimbaam Bhaje Shaaradaa-[Aa]mbaam-Ajasram Mad-Ambaam ||1||

Meaning:

1.1: (Salutations to Mother Sharada) Whose beautiful Bosom is filled with the Pitcher of Nectar, …

1.2: … inside which rests abundant Grace (Prasada) and Auspiciousness (Prapunya),

1.3: Whose Face always reflect the Beauty of Moon, over which Her Lips always shine like (reddish) Bimba Fruits,

1.4: I worship Mother Sharada, Who is my Eternal Mother,

Vedic Mantras

Prayer for Wisdom

पावका नः सरस्वती वाजेभिर्वाजिनीवती ।
यज्ञं वष्टु धियावसुः ॥१.३.१०॥

Paavakaa Nah Sarasvatii Vaajebhir-Vaajiniivatii |
Yajnyam Vassttu Dhiyaavasuh ||1.3.10||

Meaning:

1: O Saraswati, You are the purifier (of our Intellect), and Your

Strength (of Wisdom) grows within us with Sacrificial Offerings (inner

and outer),

2: May my offering in Yagnya strengthen Your Wisdom within me (i.e. May

Your presence within me make me rich in Wisdom).

Acceptance of Prayer and Blessings

चोदयित्री सूनृतानां चेतन्ती सुमतीनाम् । यज्ञं दधे सरस्वती ॥१.३.११॥

Codayitrii Suunrtaanaam Cetantii Sumatiinaam | Yajnyam Dadhe Sarasvatii ||1.3.11||

Meaning:

1: (Saraswati Who) Inspires us towards Truth and awakens our Goodness (Sumati),

2: (That Saraswati) has (now) held this Yagnya (i.e. Has accepted my offerings).

Making the presence of Universal Wisdom felt

महो अर्णः सरस्वती प्र चेतयति केतुना ।
धियो विश्वा वि राजति ॥१.३.१२॥

Maho Arnnah Sarasvatii Pra Cetayati Ketunaa |
Dhiyo Vishvaa Vi Raajati ||1.3.12||

Meaning:

1: Saraswati, that Great Wave (of Universal Wisdom) (Who has flowed as a

River) and Who is the awakener of our Intellect, …

2: … is (now) shining as the embodiment of Universal Wisdom (in this

Yagnya).