Maa Saraswati

Hello Friends! Today we will talk about Maa Saraswati Vandana – a very beautiful and meaningful praise which is dedicate to Maa Saraswati, the goddess of learning and arts. Saraswati Vandana is recite especially on the occasion of Vasant Panchami, which is considered a very auspicious day for starting studies. Let us understand in detail the important things related to Mother Saraswati and this worship.

Saraswati Vandana

या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला याशुभ्रवस्त्रावृता,
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा याश्वेतपद्मासना ।
याब्रह्माच्युत शंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता,
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा ॥१॥

शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचार सार परमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं,
वीणा-पुस्तक-धारिणीमभयदां जाड्यान्धकारापहाम्‌ ।
हस्ते स्फटिकमालिकां विदधतीं पद्मासने संस्थिताम्‌,
वन्दे तां परमेश्वरीं भगवतीं बुद्धिप्रदां शारदाम्‌ ॥२॥

Meaning

Goddess Saraswati, with her complexion as white as the Kund flower, moon, and snow, wears pure white clothes. She holds a beautiful veena and sits upon a white lotus. Revered by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and other gods, may she protect us and dispel our ignorance.

Importance of Saraswati Vandana

• Blessings of Knowledge and Wisdom:  In the deepest expressions of Saraswati Vandana, we seek the blessings of the Goddess of Knowledge with knowledge, wisdom, and the power to take right decisions.
• Development of Creativity and Art:  People associated with the field of music and art often recite this Vandana to please Goddess Saraswati.
• Gaining insight and self-knowledge:  Goddess Saraswati’s blessings guide worshippers toward connecting with their inner selves and achieving spiritual growth.

Saraswati puja method

1. Bathing and purification:  Wake up early in the morning and take bath and wear clean clothes.
2. Goddess Saraswati idol or picture:  Install the idol or picture of Goddess Saraswati on a pedestal and decorate it with flowers.
3. Worship material:  Keep Roli, sandalwood, akshat, flowers, incense, lamp, fruits and sweets etc. ready for worship.
4. Saraswati Vandana and Mantra:  Saraswati Vandana or chant the mantras of Goddess Saraswati. If you want, you can also sing Saraswati ji’s aarti.
5. Worship of book and musical instruments:  On Vasant Panchami, students worship their books and artists also worship their musical instruments in honor of Goddess Saraswati.

Benefits of Saraswati Vandana

• success in attaining education
• concentration and good memory
• Expertise in creative fields
• Right guidance and spiritual growth

Some interesting things related to Saraswati Vandana

• The day of Vasant Panchami is also celebrate as the birth anniversary of Mother Saraswati.
• Yellow color is associate with Mother Saraswati, hence yellow clothes are often worn on this day.
• Slight variations can be see in Saraswati Vandana and the worship method related to it according to the region.

Mythological stories related to Mother Saraswati

In Indian Puranas, there are many interesting stories related to the origin of Mother Saraswati. Let us know some of those major stories.

• Goddess of Creation:  According to a story, when this vast world was created by the creator Brahma, everything seeme dull and silent. Lord Brahma manifested Mother Saraswati to fill this void and bring the creation to life. Mother Saraswati infused music into the universe with her instrument and voice.
• Story of Saraswati River:  There is a description of a famous river named Saraswati in the Puranas. It is believed that Mother Saraswati use to flow on earth in the form of this river for some time. This is the reason why Saraswati is also worshipe as a river.

Beneficial remedies for Saraswati Puja

To get the special blessings of Mother Saraswati, apart from worshiping her on Vasant Panchami, some measures can also be take.

• Donation of white items:  Mother Saraswati is please by donating white clothes, white sandalwood, white flowers, rice, milk etc.
• Wearing yellow clothes:  Wearing yellow clothes on Vasant Panchami or Thursday is considere very auspicious.
• Chanting the mantras of Goddess Saraswati:  Regularly worshiping Saraswati or chanting the mantras of Goddess Saraswati is very beneficial.
• Respect for teachers and mentors:  For those who are associate with the field of education, it is very beneficial for them to have respect and honor towards their teachers and mentors.

Experiences of devotees in Saraswati Puja

Many devotees believe that worshiping Goddess Saraswati with true heart brings positive changes in their lives. It is believe that with the blessings of Mother Saraswati:

• Children start getting interested in studies.
• Concentration increases and memory power improves.
• A good grip on the language is developed and speaking skills improve.
• There is clarity in thoughts, which improves decision making ability.
• Interest towards art and literature arises.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question 1. What is the best time to worship Saraswati? Answer: Although Saraswati Vandana can be done anytime, but Brahma Muhurta and Vasant Panchami day are considere especially auspicious.

Question 2. Is there any special mantra along with Saraswati Vandana? Answer: Yes! There are many mantras of Goddess Saraswati, one of the popular mantras among them is: “Om Ain Saraswatyai Namah”

Question 3. Should Saraswati Vandana be recite only by students? not answer ! People of any age who are seekers of knowledge and art can worship Saraswati.

Epilogue

Mother Saraswati is the presiding deity of knowledge, wisdom, music and art. By worshiping him, both our body and mind are purified. When we adopt pure conduct, respect for teachers and true passion for knowledge in our lives along with worshiping Goddess Saraswati and worshiping Goddess Saraswati, then only we become the real beneficiaries of the blessings of Mother Saraswati.

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