In this article, we endeavor to describe in length the Hindu Goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, arts, and music that is Saraswati Maa. In fact, Maa Saraswati is one of the most worshiped Goddess in the Hindu Religion. She is regarded as the Hindu Goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, music, and arts.Įvery seeker of divine knowledge worships Goddess Saraswati so that he or she may be blessed with ultimate knowledge and wisdom. She is the supreme Goddess of knowledge and is worshiped by students, teachers, artists, musicians, scholars, and scientists. Maa Saraswati is the divine consort of Lord Brahma who is regarded as the Creator of the Universe in the Hindu Religion. She is believed to be a part of the holy trinity of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati who go on to assist Brahma, Vishnu, and Lord Shiva in creating, maintaining, and regenerating the Universe respectively. The Rig Veda aptly describes Maa Saraswati as the Goddess of Knowledge and Learning. Hindus regard Goddess Saraswati as the pure embodiment of intelligence, creativity, consciousness, cosmic knowledge, education, enlightenment, music, and arts.
Hindus consider Goddess Saraswati as the “Mother of Vedas.” She is the bestower of “divine knowledge” essential for the achievement of “Moksha” or salvation. In fact, Saraswati is a Sanskrit word where “Sara” stands for essence and “swa” means self. So, Goddess Saraswati is essential for attaining pure knowledge. Some ancient Hindu texts regard Maa Saraswati as the sister of Lord Shiva.Īccording to the Vedanta philosophy, Goddess Saraswati is regarded as the feminine energy and knowledge aspect of Brahma. In the Devi Mahatmya, Maa Saraswati is one of the forms of the trinity of Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati. Maa Saraswati is shown having four arms which also represent the four Vedas.
Besides holding the sacred Vedas, Goddess Saraswati holds a mala (rosary) of crystals which represents the power of meditation and spirituality. In one of her hands, she is shown as holding a pot of sacred water representing purification and creative powers. She also holds the Vina, a musical instrument that represents all forms of arts and sciences.Ī Hamsa is often seen located next to her feet because of which Goddess Saraswati is also known as Hamsavahini meaning “one who has Hamsa as her vehicle. Goddess Saraswati is portrayed having divine beauty with glowing white skin. She can be seen wrapped in a white sari and is seated on a white lotus flower. Swan is her chosen vehicle, but you can also see a peacock gazing her.
There is a distinct meaning behind the appearance of Maa Saraswati. The white lotus on which she resides symbolizes supreme knowledge.
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