Who is Saraswati Maata?
- Goddess of Knowledge, wisdom, music and speech.
- The consort of Lord Brahma, the Creator.
- Her vehicle is the swan.
- She carries the veena, a musical instrument.
- Her colour is white.
- Her number is 7, the number of the intellect.
Who should worship Saraswati Maata?
- Everyone should worship Her, especially persons in the field of study, eg. students and those involved in music.
Is Saraswati Maata different from Laksmi, Durga, Kali or other forms of Devi?
- She is no different from the other forms of Devi.
- She represents the ‘shakti’ or energy of Lord Brahma. She is the personification of ‘kriya shakti’- the energy of activity. It is with this energy that the creative processes can take place.
What are the benefits of worshipping Saraswati Maata?
Sincere worship of this form of the Divine Mother yields the following benefits:
- one acquires the right knowledge and attains a high degree of intelligence in his/her field of study or work.
- one acquires the ability to discriminate between right and wrong, good and evil choices, etc.
- -one is granted the power of right and fluent speech.
- -one becomes proficient in music and acquires mastery of musical notes.
- one ascends the pinnacle of excellence in all aspects of human development.
- one is inspired to achieve the highest accomplishment in whichever field he /she chooses.
- one acquires the ability to create harmony and pure, divine vibrations in all aspects of life.
What can I offer as Prasaad to Saraswati Maata?
Saraswati Prasaad can be 7 pairs of lapsi and sohari. If one is unable to prepare this, then fruits, meethai or other Prasaad can be offered. The important ingredient in these offerings is love, purity and sincerity.
Saraswati Maata Mantras
- Om Sreem Hreem Saraswatyai Swaha.
- Om Shri Saraswatyai Namah.
Yaa Kundendu Tushaara Haara-Dhavalaa,
Yaa Shubhra Vrastaa-Vritaa
Yaa Veenaa Varadanda Mandita-karaa,
Yaa Shwaytaa Padmaasana
Yaa Brahma Achyuta Shankara
Prabhir Tibhir Dayvai Sadaa Vanditaa
Saamam Paatu Saraswatee Bhagavatee
Nihshesha Jaadya Paahaa
Meaning: May the Goddess Saraswati protect me. She is fair like the jasmine-colored moon. Her pure white garland is like frosty dew drops. She is adorned in radiant white attire, on whose beautiful arm rests the veena, and whose throne is a white lotus. She is surrounded and respected by the Gods. Please remove my weariness, sluggishness and ignorance.
Saraswati Namastubhyam,Varadey Kaamarupinee
Vidyarambham Karishyaami, Sidhir Bhavatu Mein Sadaa
O Goddess Saraswati, my humble prostrations unto Thee. As I embark on my studies/ventures/tasks/etc. may success always be mine.
Saraswati Bhajan
Jai Jai Jai Maataa Saraswatee
Jai Shubha Daayinee Varadaayinee
Hansa – vaahinee Padmaasana Maataa
Veenaa Pustaka Dhaarinee
Jai Shubha Daayinee Varadaayinee
Tu Hi Durgaa, Tu Hi Kaalee
Tu Hi Maataa Paarvati
Sakala Jagata Kee Paalana Karinee
Vidyaa Buddhi Daayinee
Jai Shubha Daayinee Varadaayinee
Brahma Vishnu Mahaysha Shaysha Saba
Tayray Hi Gunagaana Karay
Hama Saba Kaa Kalyaana Karo Maa
Vidyaa Buddhi Daayinee
Jai Shubha Daayinee Varadaayinee
Victory to Mother Saraswati. Glory and praise to You.
You are the bestower of all good things.
You are the one who sits in the lotus position on the swan with scriptures and plays the veena.
You are Durga and Kali. You are also Mother Parvati.
You are the supporter of this world and the source and giver of all knowledge.
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva sing your praises.
Help me, O Mother, to see your brilliance.
