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Every verse of सरस्वती वंदना with its Hindi meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

Verse 1#

Ya Kundendu Tushara Hara Dhavala

या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना। या ब्रह्माच्युतशंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा पूजिता सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥

Ya Kundendu Tushara Hara Dhavala Ya Shubhra Vastra Avrita Ya Veena Vara Danda Mandita Kara Ya Shveta Padma Asana Ya Brahma Achyuta Shankara Prabhritibhih Devaih Sada Poojita Sa Maam Paatu Saraswati Bhagavati Nihshesha Jadyapaha

Meaningजो कुन्द-पुष्प, चन्द्र और हिमहार-सी धवल हैं, श्वेत वस्त्रों से सुशोभित, जिनके कर में वीणा-दण्ड शोभित है, जो श्वेत कमल पर विराजमान हैं; ब्रह्मा-अच्युत-शंकर आदि देवों से सदा वन्दित — वे भगवती सरस्वती मेरी सम्पूर्ण जड़ता दूर करें।

Verse 2#

Shuklaam Brahma Vichara Sara Paramam

शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचारसारपरमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं वीणापुस्तकधारिणीमभयदां जाड्यान्धकारापहाम्। हस्ते स्फाटिकमालिकां च दधतीं पद्मासने संस्थिताम् वन्दे तां परमेश्वरीं भगवतीं बुद्धिप्रदां शारदाम्॥

Shuklaam Brahma Vichara Sara Paramam Aadyaam Jagad Vyapineem Veena Pustaka Dharineem Abhaya Daam Jadyandhakarapahaam Haste Sfatika Malikaam Cha Dadhateem Padmasane Sansthitaam Vande Taam Parameshwareem Bhagavateem Buddhi Pradaam Shaaradaam

Meaningश्वेतवर्णा, ब्रह्मविचार के सार रूप परमा, आद्या, जगत् में व्यापिनी, वीणा-पुस्तक धारिणी — उन शारदा (सरस्वती) देवी को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।

Word-by-Word Breakdown

कुन्देन्दु
Kundendu
White as jasmine and moon
तुषारहार
Tushara Hara
Garland of dewdrops/snow
धवला
Dhavala
Pure white, radiant
शुभ्रवस्त्र
Shubhra Vastra
White garments
वीणा
Veena
The sacred stringed instrument of music
श्वेतपद्मासना
Shveta Padma Asana
Seated on a white lotus
ब्रह्माच्युतशंकर
Brahma Achyuta Shankara
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
निःशेषजाड्यापहा
Nihshesha Jadyapaha
Remover of all ignorance and dullness
बुद्धिप्रदां
Buddhi Pradaam
Bestower of intelligence
शारदाम्
Shaaradaam
Sharada — another name for Saraswati
स्फाटिकमालिका
Sfatika Malika
Crystal rosary
पुस्तक
Pustaka
Book (of knowledge)
अभयदां
Abhaya Daam
Bestower of fearlessness

Origin & History

Source: Found in various Puranas and the Saraswati Stotram tradition

Author: Ancient Sanskrit tradition

Period: Ancient (exact date unknown)

Saraswati is described in the Rigveda as a mighty river goddess, but over centuries evolved into the goddess of knowledge, arts and wisdom. This particular shloka describes her in her iconic form — white-clad, seated on a lotus, holding a veena and book, worshipped even by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It became the universal school prayer across India and is recited by millions of students every morning before the first class.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saraswati Vandana?▼
It is a Sanskrit prayer to Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts and learning. 'Ya Kundendu Tushara Hara Dhavala' is the most famous Saraswati shloka, recited daily in schools across India.
When should students chant this?▼
Before exams, at the start of study sessions, during Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami), or any time you need intellectual clarity. Many students keep this mantra as their daily morning prayer throughout their academic career.
Can this help with creative work?▼
Yes. Saraswati governs all forms of creative expression — music, writing, painting, dance, and speech. Artists, musicians, writers and performers regularly invoke Saraswati for inspiration and mastery.

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