sarasvatī namastubhyaṃ varade kāmarūpiṇī
vidyārambhaṃ kariṣyāmi siddhirbhavatu me sadā ||1||
O Saraswati, I bow to You — You who grant boons and take whatever form is desired
As I start my learning, may I always be blessed with success and clarity
Saraswati Dhyana Shloka
सरस्वती ध्यानश्लोकः
A devotional dhyana shloka in praise of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom and the arts.
- Dedicated to
- Goddess Saraswati
- Attributed to
- Rishi Agastya
Context
Attributed to Rishi Agastya, the Saraswati Dhyana Shloka is traditionally recited as an invocation before beginning study, teaching, writing, music or other forms of learning.
Its three verses praise Goddess Saraswati and seek her blessings for success and clarity in learning, protection and the removal of mental dullness.
Benefits
- Saraswati Dhyana Shloka is traditionally recited before beginning study or new learning, seeking Goddess Saraswati’s blessings for success, clarity and understanding.
- The verses also express prayers for her protection and for the removal of mental dullness.
When to chant
Traditionally recited before beginning study, teaching, writing, music or any new learning.
Transliteration & Meaning
padmapatravišālākṣi padmakesaravarṇinī
nityaṃ padmālayāṃ devīṃ sā māṃ pātu sarasvatī ||2||
Your eyes are as wide and beautiful as lotus petals, and Your complexion glows like the pollen of a lotus
May Saraswati, who forever resides on the lotus, always keep me safe
bhagavati niḥśeṣa jāḍyāpahā ||3||
O Divine Mother, completely sweep away all my mental sluggishness