Saraswati Mantras
Ya Kundendu Tushar Hara Dhavala
Goddess Saraswati
The single most recited Saraswati stotra, asking for the removal of dullness of mind and the light of true knowledge.
When to chant
Before an exam, when starting new study, or on Vasant Panchami.
Sanskrit verse
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 Brahmachyuta-Shankara-Prabhritibhir-Devaih Sada Vandita, Saa Maam Paatu Saraswati Bhagavati Nihshesha-Jadyapaha.
Meaning
She who is white as the jasmine flower, the moon, frost or a pearl garland, who is draped in pure white, whose hand rests on a veena, who sits on a white lotus, and who is forever honoured by Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva — may that goddess Saraswati protect me and clear away every trace of dullness from my mind.
Common questions
What is Ya Kundendu Tushar Hara Dhavala and why is it chanted? +
The single most recited Saraswati stotra, asking for the removal of dullness of mind and the light of true knowledge.
When should Ya Kundendu Tushar Hara Dhavala be chanted? +
Before an exam, when starting new study, or on Vasant Panchami.
What does Ya Kundendu Tushar Hara Dhavala mean? +
She who is white as the jasmine flower, the moon, frost or a pearl garland, who is draped in pure white, whose hand rests on a veena, who sits on a white lotus, and who is forever honoured by Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva — may that goddess Saraswati protect me and clear away every trace of dullness from my mind.
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