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Saraswathi also called Sarasvati, is a Hindu goddess, of Knowledge, music, flowing water, abundance and wealth, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. She is one of the Tridevi, along with the goddess Lakshmi and Parvati. She is also revered in Jainism and Buddhism.
The earliest mention of Saraswathi as a goddess is in the Rigveda. She has remained significant as a goddess from the Vedic period till today’s modern period. Saraswathi is a fusion of the Sanskrit word “ Saras” which means “ Pooling water” or is sometimes translated as “Speech”. Originally associated with the river Saraswathi, this name, therefore, means” She who has ponds, lakes or pooling water” or “ She who possesses speech”.It is also a Sanskrit word for “Surasa –vati” which means “ one with plenty of water”.
Saraswathi is known by many names. Her other names are Brahmani( Power of Brahma); Brahmi( Goddess of sciences); Bharadi( Goddess of History); Vani and Vachi( Both referring to the flow of music); Varnesvari( goddess of letters); Kavijhivagravasini( one who dwells on the tongue of poets); other names are Ambika, Bharati, Chandrika, Devi, Gomati, Hamsasana, Saudamini, Shvetambara, Subhadra, Vaishnavi, Vasudha, Vidya, Vidyarupa, and Vindhyavasini.
She is depicted as a beautiful woman dressed in white and seated on a white lotus which symbolizes purity and knowledge, adorned with a mala of crystals alongside a flowing body of water.
She is generally depicted with four arms which hold four symbols: a book, a rosary, a water pot, and a musical instrument called the veena. With a Veena in her hand and a pot of water beside her, she is portrayed with a swan as her carrier. All these traits represent true knowledge and wisdom through which peace and harmony are attained.
She is said to reside in the words spoken by people, songs sung by nightingales, in the hands of the sculptor, in songs and the voices of singers, the hearts of poets, the sweet language of parrots, paintings, handicrafts, cultural performances, dances and all other forms of art.
The festival of Vasant Panchami, the fifth day of spring, also known as Saraswati Pooja is celebrated in her honor. Goddess Saraswati is the Goddess of Learning, who is divine knowledge personified. The sound of her Celestial Veena awakens the notes of sublime utterances of the sacred monosyllable, “OM”.
Maha Saraswathi is considered as part of the nine forms of Durga, which are revered as powerful and all-consuming. Saraswathi is revered as the wife of Lord Brahma and many believe that the creation of mankind first started from this holy union starting with the first man, Manu. She is believed to be the mother of Vedas. She appeared when Brahma created her to guide mankind in their quest to acquire intellect and wisdom during their sojourn on Earth.
Saraswathi Pooja is celebrated to honor the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, arts, and education. The festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the Navaratri festival and takes place between September and October. The ninth day is also known as Maha Navami.
The festival involves worshiping the goddess of learning and is celebrated by students and scholars who follow the customs of worship.
This Pooja helps in improving concentration, memory power, and focus. This Pooja helps in enhancing spiritual wisdom and speech. It helps in improving proficiency in the fields of arts and knowledge. It benefits professionals and people who want to improve their creative skills. This Pooja helps in removing obstacles to learning. It helps in sharpening the intellect and improves memory. It helps in controlling the personality problems such as stammering. It helps devotees to get clarity of thoughts and enhances the nobility of ideas. Let us perform Pooja to Goddess Saraswathi and receive the blessings of goddess of learning.
