Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom, learning, and creativity, is revered through various powerful mantras. Chanting these mantras with devotion can bring clarity of thought, creativity, and success in education and arts.
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Saraswati Beej Mantra
Sanskrit:
ॐ ऐं नमः।
Transliteration:
Om Aim Namah
Meaning:
This is the seed (Beej) mantra of Saraswati. It invokes wisdom, intelligence, and learning. The syllable “Aim” represents Saraswati and is chanted to connect with her divine energy.
Saraswati Mantra for Desire Fulfillment
Sanskrit:
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं वाग्देव्यै सर्वजनं मे वशमानय स्वाहा।
Transliteration:
Om Aim Hreem Shreem Vagdevyai Sarvajanam Me Vashamanaya Swaha
Meaning:
This mantra combines the seed syllables Aim (knowledge), Hreem (spiritual energy), and Shreem (abundance) to invoke Goddess Saraswati. It prays for the fulfillment of desires, success in endeavors, and the ability to attract positive opportunities and people into one’s life.
Focus on your desire and chant the mantra 108 times daily.
Saraswati Gayatri Mantra
Sanskrit:
ॐ वाग्देव्यै च विद्महे कामराजाय धीमहि।
तन्नः सरस्वती प्रचोदयात्।
Transliteration:
Om Vagdevyai Cha Vidmahe
Kamarajaya Dhimahi
Tanno Saraswati Prachodayat
Meaning:
This mantra praises Saraswati as the goddess of speech and creativity. It seeks her blessings for enlightenment and wisdom to accomplish one’s goals.
Vidya Mantra
Sanskrit:
सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि।
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा॥
Transliteration:
Saraswati Namastubhyam
Varade Kamarupini
Vidyarambham Karishyami
Siddhirbhavatu Me Sada
Meaning:
“I bow to Goddess Saraswati, the giver of boons and the fulfiller of desires. As I begin my pursuit of knowledge, may I always attain success.”
Saraswati Vandana Mantra
Sanskrit:
या कुन्देन्दु तुषार हार धवला, या शुभ्र वस्त्रावृता।
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा, या श्वेतपद्मासना॥
या ब्रह्माच्युत शंकरप्रभृतिभिः देवैः सदा वन्दिता।
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती, निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥
Transliteration:
Ya Kundendu Tushar Haar Dhavala, Ya Shubhra Vastravrita,
Ya Veena Varadanda Manditakara, Ya Shweta Padmasana.
Ya Brahmachyuta Shankara Prabhritibhi Devaih Sada Vandita,
Sa Mam Patu Saraswati Bhagavati, Nihshesha Jadyapaha.
Meaning:
“I bow to Goddess Saraswati, who is pure white like jasmine, the moon, and snow. She is adorned with white garments, holds a veena, and is seated on a white lotus. Revered by Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, she removes ignorance and blesses us with knowledge.”
Maha Saraswati Mantra
Sanskrit:
ॐ सरस्वत्यै च विद्महे ब्रह्मपत्न्यै च धीमहि।
तन्नो वाणी प्रचोदयात्।
Transliteration:
Om Saraswatyai Cha Vidmahe
Brahmapatnyai Cha Dhimahi
Tanno Vani Prachodayat
Meaning:
This mantra acknowledges Saraswati as the consort of Brahma and the goddess of speech. It seeks her guidance and inspiration to foster knowledge and eloquence.
How to Chant These Mantras
- Choose a clean and serene space for chanting.
- Light a diya and offer flowers to Goddess Saraswati’s image or idol.
- Chant the mantra at least 11 or 108 times daily, using a mala for counting.
- Focus on your intentions for knowledge, creativity, or success.
These mantras not only enhance concentration and learning but also invoke divine blessings for removing obstacles in intellectual and creative pursuits.