Shri Saraswati Ashtakam In English
Shri Saraswati Ashtakam is a devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of wisdom, learning, music, and arts. This sacred Sanskrit composition consists of eight verses (Ashtakam), praising the divine qualities and benevolence of Goddess Saraswati. Reciting the Saraswati Ashtakam is believed to enhance one’s intellect, wisdom, and creativity while removing ignorance and obstacles in learning.
Benefits of Reciting Saraswati Ashtakam
- Enhances Knowledge and Intelligence: Regular recitation sharpens the intellect and improves memory.
- Improves Concentration and Focus: Students and scholars benefit from better concentration.
- Increases Creativity: Artists, musicians, and writers seek Saraswati’s blessings for inspiration.
- Removes Obstacles in Education: It helps overcome difficulties in studies and career growth.
- Brings Peace and Prosperity: Saraswati’s grace brings inner peace and wisdom to lead a righteous life.
How to Recite Shri Saraswati Ashtakam?
- Best Time: The hymn is best recited early in the morning, preferably during Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise).
- Purity: One should be clean and sit in a peaceful place while chanting.
- Chant with Devotion: The sincerity of the prayer is more important than the number of times it is recited.
- Offer Flowers and Lamp: Lighting a lamp and offering white flowers while chanting pleases Goddess Saraswati.
॥ Shri Saraswati Ashtakam ॥
Shatanika Uvacha..
Mahamate MahaprajnaSarvashastravisharada।
AkshinakarmabandhastuPurusho Dwijasattama॥1॥
Marane YajjopejjapyamYam Cha Bhavamanusmaran।
Param PadamavapnotiTanme Bruhi Mahamune॥2॥
Shaunaka Uvacha..
Idameva MaharajaPrishtavamste Pitamahah।
Bhishmam Dharmavidam ShreshthamDharmaputro Yudhishthirah॥3॥
Yudhishthira Uvacha..
Pitamaha MahaprajnaSarvashastravisharadah।
Brihaspatistuta DeviVagishena Mahatmana।
Atmayam DarshayamasamSurya Kotisamaprabham॥4॥
Saraswatyuvacha..
Varam Vrinishva BhadramTe Yatte Manasi Vidyate।
Brihaspatiruvacha..
Yadi Me Varada DeviDivyajnanam Prayachchha Nah॥5॥
Devyuvacha..
Hanta Te NirmalajnanamKumatidhwamsakaranam।
Stotrananena Yo BhaktayaMaa Stuwanti Manishina॥6॥
Brihaspatiruvacha..
Labhate Paramam JnanamYataparairapi Durlabham।
Prapnoti Purusho NityamMahamaya Prasadatah॥7॥
Saraswatyuvacha..
Trisandhyam Prayato NityamPathedashtakamuttamam।
Tasya Kanthe Sada VasamKarishyami Na Samshayah॥8॥
॥ Iti Shripadmapurane Saraswati Ashtakam Sampurnam ॥
