Saraswati is an aspect of Divine Mother inspiring our consciousness. She is the source of intellect, creativity, knowledge and learning. She is also Vaak Devi, the Goddess of Speech.
The word Saraswati is a fusion of two Sanskrit words, Sara (essence) and Swa (one self). Goddess Saraswati is the essence of one self.
In ancient scriptures
Vaak is one of the oldest Vedic Goddesses mentioned in Rig Veda. She is consciousness, the energy behind the creation of the Universe. She is inherent in communication of any kind, especially in sacred ritual chanting. She is an inspiration for the seers to hear and see.
When Brahma, the creator God of the Hindu Trinity wanted to settle the chaos and bring order and create beauty in the creation, he gave birth to Saraswati out of his own body. The Goddess roused the creative energy of Brahma. The divine music of her lute filled the cosmos with vital energy or prana. Brahma named Saraswati as ‘Vagdevi’, the Goddess of speech and sound.
In Rig Veda, the word Saraswati appears in reference to a river and also as a significant deity. The purifying power of her abundant flowing water refines the essence and self of a person. She is referred by many names including Brahmani (goddess of sciences), Brahmi (being consort of Brahma), Vani and Vachi (the flow of music, speech), Varnesvari (goddess of letters), Kavijihvagravasini (one who dwells on the tongue of the poets).
The Goddess of Knowledge and Creativity



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