Hello Friends! For us Indians, Goddess Saraswati is the goddess of learning, knowledge, music and art. We worship Goddess Saraswati with devotion for her power and blessings. ‘Om Jai Saraswati Mata’ Aarti is an integral part of this worship. Let us today know in detail about the meaning of this famous Aarti, the story behind it, the worship method, and its benefits.

Saraswati Mata

In Sanatan Dharma, Goddess Saraswati is considered a symbol of the creative power of the universe. Her beautiful white form symbolizes purity and wisdom. His ride is a swan which symbolizes prudence. Mother Saraswati holds a veena in one hand, a book in the other, a rosary in the third, and the nectar pot in the fourth. These symbols are guides to art, science, spirituality and salvation.

Lyrics of Saraswati Aarti

ओइम् जय वीणे वाली,
मैया जय वीणे वाली
ऋद्धि-सिद्धि की रहती,
हाथ तेरे ताली
ऋषि मुनियों की बुद्धि को,
शुद्ध तू ही करती
स्वर्ण की भाँति शुद्ध,
तू ही माँ करती॥ 1 ॥

ज्ञान पिता को देती,
गगन शब्द से तू
विश्व को उत्पन्न करती,
आदि शक्ति से तू॥ 2 ॥

हंस-वाहिनी दीज,
भिक्षा दर्शन की
मेरे मन में केवल,
इच्छा तेरे दर्शन की॥ 3 ॥

ज्योति जगा कर नित्य,
यह आरती जो गावे
भवसागर के दुख में,
गोता न कभी खावे॥ 4 ॥

Importance of Saraswati Aarti

This aarti holds special significance for students, artists, musicians, and those seeking knowledge. Singing this Saraswati Vandana with full devotion brings blessings of the Mother. It is believed that this increases our intellectual capacity, improves concentration, and infuses us with positivity.

Method of Saraswati Aarti worship

1. Purification:  Before starting the aarti, purify yourself by taking a bath and wearing clean clothes.
2. Place of worship:  Install the idol or picture of Goddess Saraswati in a clean place.
3. Pooja Samagri:  Collect puja material like flowers, incense, incense sticks, lamp, sandalwood, roli, akshat, fruits and sweets.
4. Aachman and resolution:  Do Aachman with pure water and take a resolution of worship.
5. Invocation and worship:  Meditate and invoke Goddess Saraswati. Then offer flowers, fruits, fruits etc. to them.
6. Aarti:  Light a ghee lamp and sing ‘Om Jai Saraswati Mata’ Aarti with devotion.
7. Flowers and Prayers:  Offer flowers to the Mother Goddess and pray for her knowledge, wisdom, and success.

Mythological story related to Saraswati Puja

According to a story, when the universe was create, Lord Brahma created living beings. But these creatures were mute. Then Brahma ji became worried. To remove this worry he called upon Goddess Saraswati to appear. It is said that when Goddess Saraswati appear in the form of river and spread speech to the world with the sweet sound of her veena, she is also worshiped as ‘Vagdevi’.

Benefits of Saraswati Puja

• Increase in concentration and memory:  Whoever worships Goddess Saraswati with full devotion, his concentration increases and his memory becomes sharper.
• Success in Examination:  Saraswati Puja is considere especially fruitful for students. This gives good results in the examination.
• Increase in creativity:  For people associated with the field of art, music and literature, worshiping Saraswati develops their creative abilities.
• Freedom from negativity:  Saraswati puja paves the way for spiritual progress and provides freedom from negative thoughts.

Vasant Panchami and Saraswati Puja

Vasant Panchami is celebrate as the appearance day of Goddess Saraswati. On this day, worshiping Goddess Saraswati, wearing yellow clothes and offering yellow flowers is considere very auspicious.

Experiences of devotees related to Goddess Saraswati

Many devotees have experienced that singing ‘Om Jai Saraswati Mata’ Aarti calms their mind, and leads to success in studies or artistic endeavours. Devotees who have unwavering faith in Mother Saraswati say that the blessings of the Goddess always remain in their lives.

Things to keep in mind during Saraswati Aarti

• Sing the Aarti with a pure heart. The feeling of reverence and devotion is paramount.
• You can perform Aarti sitting or standing, but keep a sense of respect and concentration in your mind.
• During Aarti, rotate the lamp throughout the room, so that positive power is transmitte.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the best time to perform ‘Om Jai Saraswati Mata’ Aarti? You can perform this aarti anytime in the morning or evening. Doing this on Friday or especially on Vasant Panchami is believed to yield greater results.
• Can Saraswati Aarti be done at home? Yes, ‘Om Jai Saraswati Mata’ Aarti can be easily done at home.
• What should I do if I don’t know the lyrics of ‘Om Jai Saraswati Mata’ Aarti? You can search the lyrics of Aarti on the internet or these Aarti can be easily found in many bhajan books.

Conclusion

Dear friends, ‘Om Jai Saraswati Mata’ Aarti is not only an praise of the virtues of Mother Saraswati but is also an important part of our spiritual journey and search for knowledge. Come, let us all humbly pray to Mother Saraswati to give us all the strength to walk on the path of wisdom, prudence and knowledge.