Saraswati is a wonderful source of strength and refuge for young students — and all of us, who seek to learn. Goddess Saraswati is described as being white colored and wearing radiant white garments that represent her pure Sattvic nature. She carries the vina, a musical instrument which symbolizes the vibrational harmony of all life. She holds the Vedas all knowledge and a japa mala, which represents constant meditation upon the Divine Names.
While the Vedas represent knowledge and japa represents spiritual practice, by holding them both aloft, Mother Saraswati shows us that for the attainment of any important goal—we need both knowledge and focus. We pray to Saraswati to shine forth the Light of true knowledge in our hearts and lives and lead us on the path of pure vibrations and Truth. Shree Maa has told this charming story about the grace of the Goddess Saraswati.
Once, a high school student told Shree Maa that even though she studied sincerely, she never got good grades. Shree Maa asked her gently why this was so, and the student mumbled that she sometimes got nervous, sometimes she forgot what she had studied, and sometimes the questions asked on the tests were just too difficult.
Do you pray to Mother Saraswati? Even just before your exam? Chant Her mantra. Pray every day a little — and ask Her to help you. 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. Mahasaraswati is considered part of the nine forms of Durga which are revered as powerful and all consuming. These, ultimately are aspects of a single great Hindu Goddess which help in maintaining the balance of the world.
As the abundant flowing waters of the mythical river Saraswati, the Goddess is credited with healing and purifying powers and considered to be the fount of all knowledge and wisdom.
Saraswati is often referred to as a river Goddess in Hindu tradition and is believed to be the mother of the Vedas. She appeared when Brahma created the Universe to guide mankind in their quest to acquire intellect and wisdom for their sojourn on Earth. Saraswati is venerated as the wife of Creator Brahma and many Hindus believe that mankind itself sprang forth from this Holy Union, starting with Manu, the first man.
Sage Sarasvata, the son of the Goddess was able to withstand the great drought due to the benevolence of his Mother and is hailed as the repository of the Vedas. Saraswati Pooja day is celebrated as a day of learning with books placed in front of the Deity. Dressing the Images of the Goddess in white or yellow is considered auspicious and traditionally, yellow foodstuffs, sweets and flowers are offered to the Deity. People decorate their houses with intricate patterns of rangoli with images of fish considered as auspicious.
Incense sticks and ghee lamps are lit along with chanting of hymns to propitiate the Deity. She is believed to bless people who take up intellectual pursuits and students pray to her before examinations.
Musicians also pray to her before concerts in a bid to invoke her benign blessings. Out of these, fire ceremony is the most evolved spiritual technology on earth to connect with the divine beings.
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