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Shri Saraswati Aarti - Jai Saraswati Mata

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jaya sarasvatī mātā, maiyā jaya sarasvatī mātā| sadaguṇa vaibhava śālinī, tribhuvana vikhyātā|| jaya sarasvatī mātā||

candravadani padmāsini, dyuti maṃgalakārī| sohe śubha haṃsa savārī, atula tejadhārī|| jaya sarasvatī mātā||

bāeṃ kara meṃ vīṇā, dāeṃ kara mālā| śīśa mukuṭa maṇi sohe, gala motiyana mālā|| jaya sarasvatī mātā||

devī śaraṇa jo āe, unakā uddhāra kiyā| paiṭhī maṃtharā dāsī, rāvaṇa saṃhāra kiyā|| jaya sarasvatī mātā||

vidyā jñāna pradāyini, jñāna prakāśa bharo| moha ajñāna aura timira kā, jaga se nāśa karo|| jaya sarasvatī mātā||

dhūpa dīpa phala mevā, mām̐ svīkāra karo| jñānacakṣu de mātā, jaga nistāra karo|| jaya sarasvatī mātā||

mām̐ sarasvatī kī āratī, jo koī jana gāve| hitakārī sukhakārī, jñāna bhakti pāve|| jaya sarasvatī mātā||

Introduction

“Jai Saraswati Mata” is the most popular aarti dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge and learning. This aarti is especially sung during Vasant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. It describes the divine form, virtues, and the power of Goddess Saraswati to bestow wisdom and knowledge.

Significance

The Saraswati Aarti holds special significance as Goddess Saraswati presides over learning, intellect, knowledge, and the arts. Singing this aarti is believed to enhance learning, sharpen the intellect, and illuminate the mind with knowledge. This aarti is considered especially beneficial for students and artists.

How to Perform

  1. Light a ghee lamp before the idol or image of Goddess Saraswati
  2. Offer white flowers, white cloth, and books as offerings
  3. Sing the aarti while moving the plate in a clockwise circular motion before the Goddess
  4. Performing this aarti on Vasant Panchami is considered especially auspicious
  5. Offer white sweets or boondi as prasad

About this aarti

Original language
Hindi
Commonly sung on
FridayA customary association, not a restriction.

Often recited with

Meanings are compiled and edited by the Ved Path team, and are being progressively reviewed for accuracy.

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