Yaa kundendu tushaarahaara dhavalaa
yaa shubhra vastraavritaa
yaa veenaa varadanda manditakaraa
yaa shveta padmaasanaa
yaa brahmaachyuta shankara prabhritibihi
devaih sadaa pujitaa
saa maam pattu saravatee bhagavatee
nihshesha jaadyaapahaa.

Meaning: Goddess Saraswati is of fair complexion like the jasmine blossom, the moon, snow, and pearls. She is dressed in pure White. While two of Her hands play the veena, the two other hands are poised to give boons, and award punishments as needed. She is seated on a white lotus. She is ever worshipped by all the celestials including Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. May this Saraswati, who removes the darkness of ignorance, protect me.

“Significance: Mother Saraswati is heralded as Vag Devi (goddess of speech). She is said to be seated in the tongue of Lord Brahma, who is the master of all universal knowledge and wisdom. Mother Saraswati is the goddess of learning who is installed and worshipped in all educational institutions and organizations teaching and practicing visual, performing, and fine arts.

Regular chanting of Saraswati Vandana Mantra can clarify thoughts, and improve willpower and the power of self-determination, vairagya, or sense of detachment. The mantra can dispel ignorance and help in the quick mastering of all that is learnt.

Saraswati mantra is highly recommended for school going children. Regular chanting of Saraswati mantra can help them understand the subjects well and score better marks. It can significantly increase the power of concentration and help focus on what is learnt without any diversion or digression. Some of the imminent benefits of Saraswati Mantra are memory enhancement, refinement of knowledge and skills and clarity of expression. Professional speakers, singers and performers can immensely benefit from Saraswati Mantr”