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सरस्वती आरती — ॐ जय सरस्वती माता Meaning — Line by Line

सरस्वती आरती — ॐ जय सरस्वती माता

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Every verse of सरस्वती आरती — ॐ जय सरस्वती माता with its Hindi meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

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  1. Verse 1. Om Jai Saraswati Mata Jai Jai Saraswati Mata
  2. Verse 2. Chandravadani Padmasani Dhyan Dharat Jan Joi
  3. Verse 3. Shukla Vasan Paridhani Shobhat Kar Mein Veena
  4. Verse 4. Buddhi Vidya Dayini Gyan Prakash Bharo
  5. Verse 5. Tumhi Ho Sab Gyan Saar Gyan Bakasho Mata
Verse 1#

Om Jai Saraswati Mata Jai Jai Saraswati Mata

जय सरस्वती माता, जय जय सरस्वती माता। सद्गुण वैभव शालिनी, त्रिभुवन विख्याता॥ जय सरस्वती माता॥

Om Jai Saraswati Mata Jai Jai Saraswati Mata Sadgun Vaibhav Shalini Tribhuvan Vikhyata Om Jai Saraswati Mata

MeaningOm victory to Mother Saraswati! She who is endowed with virtues and glory, renowned in all three worlds. Om victory to Mother Saraswati!

Verse 2#

Chandravadani Padmasani Dhyan Dharat Jan Joi

चन्द्रवदनी पद्मासनी, ध्यान धरत जन जोई। षट्‌ दर्शन की वाणी, मन बंसी को खोई॥ जय सरस्वती माता॥

Chandravadani Padmasani Dhyan Dharat Jan Joi Shat Darshan Ki Vani Man Bansi Ko Khoi Om Jai Saraswati Mata

MeaningMoon-faced, seated on a lotus — whoever meditates on you, the voice of the six philosophies makes the mind forget the flute's melody. Om victory to Mother Saraswati!

Verse 3#

Shukla Vasan Paridhani Shobhat Kar Mein Veena

शुक्ल वसन परिधानी, शोभत कर में वीणा। शारद पुत्री विद्या दानी, सकल जन हित कीना॥ जय सरस्वती माता॥

Shukla Vasan Paridhani Shobhat Kar Mein Veena Sharad Putri Vidya Dani Sakal Jan Hit Keena Om Jai Saraswati Mata

MeaningDressed in white garments, the veena adorns her hands beautifully. Daughter of Sharad, giver of knowledge, she benefits all beings. Om victory to Mother Saraswati!

Verse 4#

Buddhi Vidya Dayini Gyan Prakash Bharo

बुद्धि विद्या दायिनी, ज्ञान प्रकाश भरो। मोह अज्ञानता हर के, नैन ज्ञान दो भरो॥ जय सरस्वती माता॥

Buddhi Vidya Dayini Gyan Prakash Bharo Moh Agyanta Har Ke Nain Gyan Do Bharo Om Jai Saraswati Mata

MeaningO giver of intellect and knowledge, fill us with the light of wisdom. Remove our delusion and ignorance, fill our eyes with knowledge. Om victory to Mother Saraswati!

Verse 5#

Tumhi Ho Sab Gyan Saar Gyan Bakasho Mata

तुम्हीं हो सब ज्ञान सार, ज्ञान बक्शो माता। तुम बिन सब सुन जग है, सब ही ज्ञान विहीन॥ जय सरस्वती माता॥

Tumhi Ho Sab Gyan Saar Gyan Bakasho Mata Tum Bin Sab Sun Jag Hai Sab Hi Gyan Viheen Om Jai Saraswati Mata

MeaningYou are the essence of all knowledge — grant us wisdom, O Mother. Without you, the whole world is empty, everyone bereft of knowledge. Om victory to Mother Saraswati!

Word-by-Word Breakdown

सरस्वती
Saraswati
Goddess of knowledge, music, arts
सद्गुण
Sadgun
Good virtues
वैभव
Vaibhav
Glory, magnificence
त्रिभुवन
Tribhuvan
Three worlds
चन्द्रवदनी
Chandravadani
Moon-faced
पद्मासनी
Padmasani
Seated on a lotus
षट् दर्शन
Shat Darshan
Six schools of philosophy
वीणा
Veena
Indian stringed instrument
शारद
Sharad
Goddess Sharada (another name)
विद्या दानी
Vidya Dani
Giver of knowledge
बुद्धि
Buddhi
Intellect, wisdom
ज्ञान
Gyan
Knowledge, wisdom
मोह
Moh
Delusion, attachment
अज्ञानता
Agyanta
Ignorance
प्रकाश
Prakash
Light, illumination

Origin & History

Source: Hindu devotional tradition

Author: Unknown (folk tradition)

Period: Medieval period

The Saraswati Aarti follows the tradition of deity-specific aartis that developed during the Bhakti movement. Saraswati worship is particularly strong in eastern and northern India, where Basant Panchami is one of the major festivals. The aarti captures the essential attributes of Saraswati — her white garments (symbolizing purity), her veena (music and arts), and her role as the ultimate source of all knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Saraswati Aarti sung?
During Basant Panchami (Saraswati Puja), before exams, at the start of new educational endeavors, in schools and colleges, and during any worship of Goddess Saraswati.
What does Saraswati represent?
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, speech, wisdom, and learning. She is depicted in white, seated on a lotus, holding a veena (instrument), a book, a rosary, and a water pot.
Can students chant this for better grades?
Yes! Saraswati is specifically the goddess of learning. Students across India pray to her during exams. The aarti asks her to 'fill us with the light of wisdom' and 'remove ignorance' — directly applicable to academic success.

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