Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Ma Saraswathy


Saraswathi Namastubhyam
Varade Kamarupini
Vidyarambam Karishyami
Siddhir Bhavatu Me Sada

Sanskrit to English Word Meaning       
               Saraswathi- O Goddess of Knowledge Saraswathi, Namstubhyam-salutatiosn to you; varade-one who gives boons; kamarupini- one who fulfills desires; vidyarambaham-to begin my studies; karisyami-I am going; siddhirbhavatu-may there be accomplishment; me- for me; sada- always.

Translation
                  O Goddess Saraswathi; salutations to you, the giver of boons, the one who fulfills desires. I shall begin my studies. May there always be accomplishment for me.
Yaa Kundendu tushaara haaradhavalaa, Yaa shubhravastraavritha Yaaveenavara dandamanditakara, Yaa shwetha padmaasanaa, Yaa
brahmaachyutha shankara prabhritibhir Devaisadaa Vanditha (poojitaa) Saa
Maam Paatu Saraswatee Bhagavatee Nihshesha jaadyaapahaa.

               May that Goddess – Bhagavati – the blessed Saraswathi presiding deity of learning and remover of our lethargy, laziness and ignorance, protect us. She is pure and white like the jasmine, the full moon and the garland like formation of dewdrops. She is dressed in a spotless robe. She has in her hand the auspicious instrument veena. She is seated on a white lotus. She is the one who is always respected by Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, Shankara the annihilator and other Gods.

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