Saraswati
Vandana Mantra is an
important hindu mantra that is recited for higher knowledge and wisdom.
The goddess Saraswati is the authority on academics and the
arts. Everybody from musicians to scientists in India pray to her for guidance
and knowledge. The Saraswati Vandana Mantra is recited by her devotees every morning for good luck.
Yaa Kundendu tushaara haara-dhavalaa,
Yaa shubhra-vastra'avritha
Yaa veena-vara-danda-manditakara,
Yaa shwetha padma'asana
Yaa brahma'achyutha shankara prabhritibhir Devai-sadaa Vanditha
Saa Maam Paatu Saraswati Bhagavatee Nihshesha jaadyaa-pahaa.
English Translation
"May
Goddess Saraswati, who is fair like the jasmine-colored moon, and whose pure
white garland is like frosty dew drops; who is adorned in radiant white attire,
on whose beautiful arm rests the veena, and whose throne is a white lotus; who
is surrounded and respected by the Gods, protect me. May you fully remove my
lethargy, sluggishness, and ignorance."
