Sarasvati Stotram
या कुन्देन्दु-तुषारहार-धवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रान्विता
या वीणा-वरदण्ड-मण्डितकरा या श्वेत-पद्मासना।
या ब्रह्माच्युतशङ्कर-प्रभृतिभिः देवैः सदा पूजिता
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेष-जाड्यापहा ॥१॥
या वीणा-वरदण्ड-मण्डितकरा या श्वेत-पद्मासना।
या ब्रह्माच्युतशङ्कर-प्रभृतिभिः देवैः सदा पूजिता
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेष-जाड्यापहा ॥१॥
yā kundendu-tuṣārahāra-dhavalā yā śubhravastrānvitā
yā vīṇā-varadaṇḍa-maṇḍitakarā yā śveta-padmāsanā.
yā brahmācyutaśaṅkara-prabhṛtibhiḥ devaiḥ sadā pūjitā
sā māṃ pātu sarasvatī bhagavatī niḥśeṣa-jāḍyāpahā ..1..
yā vīṇā-varadaṇḍa-maṇḍitakarā yā śveta-padmāsanā.
yā brahmācyutaśaṅkara-prabhṛtibhiḥ devaiḥ sadā pūjitā
sā māṃ pātu sarasvatī bhagavatī niḥśeṣa-jāḍyāpahā ..1..
I salute Mother Saraswati who is so pure and white like that of jasmine, moon and a garland of pearls; she is the one who is adorned with sparkling white garments. Whose hands are adorned with the Veena and boon giving staff; who is seated on a pure white lotus. Who is always worshipped by Brahma (the creator), Achyuta (Vishnu or the protector), Shankara (Shiva or the destroyer) and all the devas (gods). Oh Mother Saraswati, the divine one, protect me and dispel all my ignorance.
दोर्भिर्युक्ता चतुर्भिः स्फटिक-मणिमयीम-अक्षमालां दधाना
हस्तेनैकेन पद्मं सितमपि च शुकं पुस्तकं चापरेण ।
भासा कुन्देन्दुशङ्ख-स्फटिकमणिनिभा भासमानासमाना
सा मे वाग्देवतेयं निवसतु वदने सर्वदा सुप्रसन्ना ॥२॥
हस्तेनैकेन पद्मं सितमपि च शुकं पुस्तकं चापरेण ।
भासा कुन्देन्दुशङ्ख-स्फटिकमणिनिभा भासमानासमाना
सा मे वाग्देवतेयं निवसतु वदने सर्वदा सुप्रसन्ना ॥२॥
dorbhiryuktā caturbhiḥ sphaṭika-maṇimayīma-akṣamālāṃ dadhānā
hastenaikena padmaṃ sitamapi ca śukaṃ pustakaṃ cāpareṇa .
bhāsā kundenduśaṅkha-sphaṭikamaṇinibhā bhāsamānāsamānā
sā me vāgdevateyaṃ nivasatu vadane sarvadā suprasannā ..2..
hastenaikena padmaṃ sitamapi ca śukaṃ pustakaṃ cāpareṇa .
bhāsā kundenduśaṅkha-sphaṭikamaṇinibhā bhāsamānāsamānā
sā me vāgdevateyaṃ nivasatu vadane sarvadā suprasannā ..2..
I salute Mother Saraswati who has four hands; She holds a rosary of beads which shines like a crystal (gem). In one hand and a pure white lotus (in the other hand); And in the other two hands she holds a parrot and a book, with pure white lustre like the combination of Jasmine, Moon, Conch and Crystal (Gem), her shining form is incomparable, may she who is the goddess of speech always reside in my mouth (i.e. tongue) and shower her grace.
सुरासुर-सेवित-पादपङ्कजा
करे विराजत्-कमनीय-पुस्तका।
विरिञ्चिपत्नी कमलासनस्थिता
सरस्वती नृत्यतु वाचि मे सदा ॥३॥
करे विराजत्-कमनीय-पुस्तका।
विरिञ्चिपत्नी कमलासनस्थिता
सरस्वती नृत्यतु वाचि मे सदा ॥३॥
surāsura-sevita-pādapaṅkajā
kare virājat-kamanīya-pustakā.
viriñcipatnī kamalāsanasthitā
sarasvatī nṛtyatu vāci me sadā ..3..
kare virājat-kamanīya-pustakā.
viriñcipatnī kamalāsanasthitā
sarasvatī nṛtyatu vāci me sadā ..3..
Let mother Sarawathi whose feet is worshipped by asuras and devas, who holds a very attractive book in her hands, who is wife of Brahma and who sits on a lotus, always dance on my words.
सरस्वती सरसिज-केसर-प्रभा
तपस्विनी सित-कमलासनप्रिया।
घनस्तनी कमलविलोल-लोचना
मनस्विनी भवतु वरप्रसादिनी ॥४॥
तपस्विनी सित-कमलासनप्रिया।
घनस्तनी कमलविलोल-लोचना
मनस्विनी भवतु वरप्रसादिनी ॥४॥
sarasvatī sarasija-kesara-prabhā
tapasvinī sita-kamalāsanapriyā.
ghanastanī kamalavilola-locanā
manasvinī bhavatu varaprasādinī ..4..
tapasvinī sita-kamalāsanapriyā.
ghanastanī kamalavilola-locanā
manasvinī bhavatu varaprasādinī ..4..
Oh goddess Sarswathi born out of water who shines like saffron, who does penance and likes open lotus to sit, who has stout breasts and has shifting eyes like the lotus flower, and who controls the mind , please become my giver of boons.
सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि।
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा ॥५॥
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा ॥५॥
sarasvati namastubhyaṃ varade kāmarūpiṇi.
vidyārambhaṃ kariṣyāmi siddhirbhavatu me sadā ..5..
vidyārambhaṃ kariṣyāmi siddhirbhavatu me sadā ..5..
I salute Goddess Saraswathi who grants blessings and takes forms that she wants, I am starting my education, please always let me succeed in this my venture.
सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं सर्वदेवि नमो नमः ।
शान्तरूपे शशिधरे सर्वयोगे नमो नमः ॥६॥
शान्तरूपे शशिधरे सर्वयोगे नमो नमः ॥६॥
Sarasvati Namastubhyam Sarva-Devi Namo Namah |
Shaanta-Ruupe Shashi-Dhare Sarva-Yoge Namo Namah ||6||
Shaanta-Ruupe Shashi-Dhare Sarva-Yoge Namo Namah ||6||
I salute Goddess Saraswathi, salute the Goddess of all,
Who is embodiment of peace, who carries the moon, and who is the master of all yoga, and whom I again and again salute.
Who is embodiment of peace, who carries the moon, and who is the master of all yoga, and whom I again and again salute.
नित्यानन्दे निराधारे निष्कलायै नमो नमः ।
विद्याधरे विशालाक्षि शूद्धज्ञाने नमो नमः ॥७॥
विद्याधरे विशालाक्षि शूद्धज्ञाने नमो नमः ॥७॥
Nitya-[A]anande Nira-[A]adhaare Nisskalaayai Namo Namah |
Vidyaa-Dhare Vishaala-Akssi Shuuddha-Jnyaane Namo Namah ||7||
Vidyaa-Dhare Vishaala-Akssi Shuuddha-Jnyaane Namo Namah ||7||
Salutations to her who is always joyful, who does not have any basis and who does not have any stains,
Salutations to her who is the basis of education who has broad eyes and is pure wisdom.
Salutations to her who is the basis of education who has broad eyes and is pure wisdom.
शुद्धस्फटिकरूपायै सूक्ष्मरूपे नमो नमः ।
शब्दब्रह्मि चतुर्हस्ते सर्वसिद्ध्यै नमो नमः ॥८॥
शब्दब्रह्मि चतुर्हस्ते सर्वसिद्ध्यै नमो नमः ॥८॥
Shuddha-Sphattika-Ruupaayai Suukssma-Ruupe Namo Namah |
Shabdabrahmi Catur-Haste Sarva-Siddhyai Namo Namah ||8||
Shabdabrahmi Catur-Haste Sarva-Siddhyai Namo Namah ||8||
Salutations to the one whose form is like a clear crystal and who has a micro form
Salutations to the voice of God who has four hands and have all accomplishments.
Salutations to the voice of God who has four hands and have all accomplishments.
मुक्तालङ्कृतसर्वाङ्ग्यै मूलाधारे नमो नमः ।
मूलमन्त्रस्वरूपायै मूलशक्त्यै नमो नमः ॥९॥
मूलमन्त्रस्वरूपायै मूलशक्त्यै नमो नमः ॥९॥
Mukta-Alangkrta-Sarva-Anggyai Muula-[A]adhaare Namo Namah |
Muula-Mantra-Svaruupaayai Muula-Shaktyai Namo Namah ||9||
Muula-Mantra-Svaruupaayai Muula-Shaktyai Namo Namah ||9||
Salutations to her who has decorated all her body with pearls and who is the root basis,
Salutations to her who is of the form of the root manthras and who is the root power.
Salutations to her who is of the form of the root manthras and who is the root power.
मनो मणिमहायोगे वागीश्वरि नमो नमः ।
वाग्भ्यै वरदहस्तायै वरदायै नमो नमः ॥१०॥
वाग्भ्यै वरदहस्तायै वरदायै नमो नमः ॥१०॥
Mano Manni-Mahaa-Yoge Vaag-Iishvari Namo Namah |
Vaagbhyai Varada-Hastaayai Varadaayai Namo Namah ||10||
Vaagbhyai Varada-Hastaayai Varadaayai Namo Namah ||10||
Salutations to her who is spiritual, a great yogi and goddess of words,
Salutations to the goddess of sound who holds a hand in blessing and blesses.
Salutations to the goddess of sound who holds a hand in blessing and blesses.
वेदायै वेदरूपायै वेदान्तायै नमो नमः ।
गुणदोषविवर्जिन्यै गुणदीप्त्यै नमो नमः ॥११॥
गुणदोषविवर्जिन्यै गुणदीप्त्यै नमो नमः ॥११॥
Vedaayai Veda-Ruupaayai Vedaantaayai Namo Namah |
Gunna-Dossa-Vivarjinyai Gunna-Diiptyai Namo Namah ||11||
Gunna-Dossa-Vivarjinyai Gunna-Diiptyai Namo Namah ||11||
Salutations to Goddess of knowledge, who has Vedic form and is known by Vedas,
Salutations to the Goddess who differentiates between good and bad and is the light of good
Salutations to the Goddess who differentiates between good and bad and is the light of good
सर्वज्ञाने सदानन्दे सर्वरूपे नमो नमः ।
सम्पन्नायै कुमार्यै च सर्वज्ञे नमो नमः ॥१२॥
सम्पन्नायै कुमार्यै च सर्वज्ञे नमो नमः ॥१२॥
Sarva-Jnyaane Sada-[A]anande Sarva-Ruupe Namo Namah |
Sampannaayai Kumaaryai Ca Sarvajnye Namo Namah ||12||
Sampannaayai Kumaaryai Ca Sarvajnye Namo Namah ||12||
Salutations to Goddess of all wisdom who is ever joyful and takes all forms,
Salutations to the all knowing one who is full of joy and who is full of everything.
Salutations to the all knowing one who is full of joy and who is full of everything.
योगानार्य उमादेव्यै योगानन्दे नमो नमः ।
दिव्यज्ञान त्रिनेत्रायै दिव्यमूर्त्यै नमो नमः ॥१३॥
दिव्यज्ञान त्रिनेत्रायै दिव्यमूर्त्यै नमो नमः ॥१३॥
Yogaan-Aarya Umaadevyai Yoga-[A]anande Namo Namah |
Divya-Jnyaana Tri-Netraayai Divya-Muurtyai Namo Namah ||13||
Divya-Jnyaana Tri-Netraayai Divya-Muurtyai Namo Namah ||13||
Salutations to her who has the form of Yoga, who is goddess Lakshmi and is the joy got by yoga,
Salutations to her who has divine knowledge, who has three eyes and has a divine form.
Salutations to her who has divine knowledge, who has three eyes and has a divine form.
अर्धचन्द्रजटाधारि चन्द्रबिम्बे नमो नमः ।
चन्द्रादित्यजटाधारि चन्द्रबिम्बे नमो नमः ॥१४॥
चन्द्रादित्यजटाधारि चन्द्रबिम्बे नमो नमः ॥१४॥
Ardha-Candra-Jattaa-Dhaari Candra-Bimbe Namo Namah |
Candra-[A]aditya-Jattaa-Dhaari Candra-Bimbe Namo Namah ||14||
Candra-[A]aditya-Jattaa-Dhaari Candra-Bimbe Namo Namah ||14||
Salutations to her who wears the half moon and who has the form of a moon,
Salutations to her who is equal to Sun and moon and who wears moon as an ornament.
Salutations to her who is equal to Sun and moon and who wears moon as an ornament.
अणुरूपे महारूपे विश्वरूपे नमो नमः ।
अणिमाद्यष्टसिद्ध्यायै आनन्दायै नमो नमः ॥१५॥
अणिमाद्यष्टसिद्ध्यायै आनन्दायै नमो नमः ॥१५॥
Annu-Ruupe Mahaa-Ruupe Vishva-Ruupe Namo Namah |
Annima-[A]ady-Asstta-Siddhyaayai Aanandaayai Namo Namah ||15||
Annima-[A]ady-Asstta-Siddhyaayai Aanandaayai Namo Namah ||15||
Salutations to her who has the form of an atom, a big form and a form of the universe,
Salutations to her who has the eight occult powers and has the form of joy.
Salutations to her who has the eight occult powers and has the form of joy.
ज्ञानविज्ञानरूपायै ज्ञानमूर्ते नमो नमः ।
नानाशास्त्रस्वरूपायै नानारूपे नमो नमः ॥१६॥
नानाशास्त्रस्वरूपायै नानारूपे नमो नमः ॥१६॥
Jnyaana-Vijnyaana-Ruupaayai Jnyaana-Muurte Namo Namah |
Naanaa-Shaastra-Svaruupaayai Naanaa-Ruupe Namo Namah ||16||
Naanaa-Shaastra-Svaruupaayai Naanaa-Ruupe Namo Namah ||16||
Salutations to her who has the form of wisdom and science and is the personification of knowledge,
Salutations to her who has the form of different shastras and who has variety of forms.
Salutations to her who has the form of different shastras and who has variety of forms.
पद्मदा पद्मवंशा च पद्मरूपे नमो नमः ।
परमेष्ठ्यै परामूर्त्यै नमस्ते पापनाशिनि ॥१७॥
परमेष्ठ्यै परामूर्त्यै नमस्ते पापनाशिनि ॥१७॥
Padmadaa Padma-Vamshaa Ca Padma-Ruupe Namo Namah |
Paramesstthyai Paraa-Muurtyai Namaste Paapa-Naashini ||17||
Paramesstthyai Paraa-Muurtyai Namaste Paapa-Naashini ||17||
Salutations to her who is lotus, belongs to the clan of lotus and has the form of lotus,
Salutations to the principal goddess who has a divine form and destroys sins.
Salutations to the principal goddess who has a divine form and destroys sins.
महादेव्यै महाकाल्यै महालक्ष्म्यै नमो नमः ।
ब्रह्मविष्णुशिवायै च ब्रह्मनार्यै नमो नमः ॥१८॥
ब्रह्मविष्णुशिवायै च ब्रह्मनार्यै नमो नमः ॥१८॥
Mahaa-Devyai Mahaakaalyai Mahaalakssmyai Namo Namah |
Brahma-Vissnnu-Shivaayai Ca Brahman-Aaryai Namo Namah ||18||
Brahma-Vissnnu-Shivaayai Ca Brahman-Aaryai Namo Namah ||18||
Salutations to the great Goddess, to the great Kali and the great Lakshmi,
Salutations to her praised by Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and the lady of Brahma.
Salutations to her praised by Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and the lady of Brahma.
कमलाकरपुष्पा च कामरूपे नमो नमः ।
कपालि कर्मदीप्तायै कर्मदायै नमो नमः ॥१९॥
कपालि कर्मदीप्तायै कर्मदायै नमो नमः ॥१९॥
Kamala-[A]akara-Pusspaa Ca Kaama-Ruupe Namo Namah |
Kapaali Karma-Diiptaayai Karma-Daayai Namo Namah ||19||
Kapaali Karma-Diiptaayai Karma-Daayai Namo Namah ||19||
Salutations to her who dwells in group of lotuses and who can take any desired form,
Salutations to the wife of Lord Brahma and who is clever in her work.
Salutations to the wife of Lord Brahma and who is clever in her work.
सायं प्रातः पठेन्नित्यं षण्मासात् सिद्धिरुच्यते ।
चोरव्याघ्रभयं नास्ति पठतां शृण्वतामपि ॥२०॥
चोरव्याघ्रभयं नास्ति पठतां शृण्वतामपि ॥२०॥
Saayam Praatah Patthen-Nityam Ssann-Maasaat Siddhir-Ucyate |
Cora-Vyaaghra-Bhayam Naasti Patthataam Shrnnvataam-Api ||20||
Cora-Vyaaghra-Bhayam Naasti Patthataam Shrnnvataam-Api ||20||
Shani
इत्थं सरस्वतीस्तोत्रम् अगस्त्यमुनिवाचकम् ।
सर्वसिद्धिकरं नॄणां सर्वपापप्रणाशणम् ॥२१॥
सर्वसिद्धिकरं नॄणां सर्वपापप्रणाशणम् ॥२१॥
Ittham Sarasvatii-Stotram Agastya-Muni-Vaacakam |
Sarva-Siddhi-Karam Nrrnnaam Sarva-Paapa-Prannaashannam ||21||
Sarva-Siddhi-Karam Nrrnnaam Sarva-Paapa-Prannaashannam ||21||
Thus this Saraswati Stotram composed by Sage Agastya,
Leads to all accomplishments and destroys all sins.
Leads to all accomplishments and destroys all sins.
इति श्री अगस्त्यमुनिप्रोक्तं सरस्वतीस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
Thus ends the Saraswati Stotram composed by Sage Agastya.
Description
Composed by sage Agastya. Chanting Saraswati stotram regularly improves memory, speech, and concentration in studies.
Other Saraswati Shlokams
Medha Suktam
Medha suktam is from Yajur Veda. It is also there in Rig and Atharvana veda.The mantra starts with verses from Taittiriya Upanishad. This is a prayer for one who wants intelligence and initiation in t
Padmapatra Visalakshi
Wide-eyed as the lotus leaf, with the light saffron colour of lotus as companion, the goddess eternally resident on the lotus - may that Saraswathi protect me.
Saraswati Mahabhage
O Devi Saraswati, the most auspicious goddess of knowledge with lotus-like eyes, an embodiment of knowledge with large eyes, kindly bless me with knowledge. I salute you.
Saraswati Namasthubyam
Salutation to you, O Saraswathi, grantor of blessings and embodimentof all wishes, I am getting inducted to studies, may there be fulfilment for me forever.
Saraswati Thriyam Drusthya
O Saraswathi, the seer of all three kaalas, holder of veena and pustaka, seated on the swan as a vehicle, bless me with all education.
Sharada Sharadam Bhoja
Sharada, with a face like the lotus of the sharad season (winter), with two eyes, like the lotuses, on the face, forever O bestower of all things bless us with prosperity and your proximity.
Shuklam Brahma Vicara Sara
(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,
Yaakundendu Tushara Hara
Sarasvatī, Bhagavatī, is of fair complexion like the necklace which is as white as the jasmine, moon and snow, who is dressed in white clothes, whose hands adorn the divine vīņā, who is seated on a wh
Sarasvati Stotram – Saraswati – In Sanskrit with English Transliteration, Translation and Meaning. Commentary for selected Shlokams.