Saraswati Mantras
Saraswati Vandana
Goddess Saraswati
A prayer to Saraswati, goddess of learning, wisdom and speech, recited before starting to study.
When to chant
Before beginning studies, on Vasant Panchami, or before an exam.
Verse 1
Sanskrit verse
सरस्वती नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि। विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा॥
Transliteration
Saraswati Namastubhyam Varade Kaamaroopini, Vidyaarambham Karishyaami Siddhirbhavatu Me Sadaa.
Meaning
Salutations to you, Saraswati, granter of every wish. I begin my studies — may I always find success in them.
Verse 2
Sanskrit verse
या देवी स्तुयते नित्यं विबुधैर्वेदपारगैः। सा मे वसतु जिह्वाग्रे ब्रह्मरूपा सरस्वती॥
Transliteration
Ya Devi Stuyate Nityam Vibudhair-Veda-Paragaih, Saa Me Vasatu Jihvaagre Brahmarupaa Saraswati.
Meaning
May Saraswati, the very embodiment of learning, whom scholars versed in the Vedas praise without pause, always dwell on the tip of my tongue.
Common questions
What is Saraswati Vandana and why is it chanted? +
A prayer to Saraswati, goddess of learning, wisdom and speech, recited before starting to study.
When should Saraswati Vandana be chanted? +
Before beginning studies, on Vasant Panchami, or before an exam.
What does Saraswati Vandana mean? +
Salutations to you, Saraswati, granter of every wish. I begin my studies — may I always find success in them.
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