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Saraswati Gayatri Mantra

सरस्वती गायत्री मन्त्र

4 min read4 versesSource: Saraswati Rahasya Upanishad

About Saraswati Gayatri Mantra

The Saraswati Gayatri Mantra, known in Sanskrit as सरस्वती गायत्री मन्त्र, is a powerful Vedic meditation mantra in praise of Goddess Saraswati. This sacred composition is sourced from Saraswati Rahasya Upanishad and continues to inspire devotees worldwide. Chanting this stotra with devotion is said to remove Jadya (dullness) and bestow clarity of thought as well as contain the famous Ya Kundendu dhyanam shloka. Additionally, it is known to bestow Vak Siddhi — mastery over speech and expression. Recitation is particularly auspicious on Thursday (Guruvar) and during Vasant Panchami and Navratri. With 4 verses and a reading time of about 4 minutes, this prayer is ideal for both daily worship and special occasions. On this page, you can read the complete Saraswati Gayatri Mantra in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ श्री सरस्वती गायत्री मन्त्रः ॥

॥ ध्यानम् ॥

या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता

या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना।

या ब्रह्माच्युतशङ्करप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा पूजिता

सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥

शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचारसारपरमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं

वीणापुस्तकधारिणीमभयदां जाड्यान्धकारापहाम्।

हस्ते स्फाटिकमालिकां विदधतीं पद्मासने संस्थिताम्

वन्दे तां परमेश्वरीं भगवतीं बुद्धिप्रदां शारदाम्॥

॥ सरस्वती गायत्री ॥

ॐ वाग्देव्यै च विद्महे

ब्रह्मपत्न्यै च धीमहि।

तन्नो वाणी प्रचोदयात्॥

॥ अपर सरस्वती गायत्री ॥

ॐ सरस्वत्यै विद्महे

ब्रह्मपुत्र्यै धीमहि।

तन्नो देवी प्रचोदयात्॥

॥ फलश्रुति ॥

सरस्वतीगायत्रीमेतां यः पठेत् सततं नरः।

विद्यां बुद्धिं च मेधां च वाक्सिद्धिं लभते ध्रुवम्॥

॥ इति श्री सरस्वती गायत्री मन्त्रः सम्पूर्णः ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Grants Vidya (knowledge), Buddhi (intellect), and Medha (memory)
  • Bestows Vak Siddhi — mastery over speech and expression
  • Contains the famous Ya Kundendu dhyanam shloka
  • Ideal for Vasant Panchami, Thursdays, and exam seasons
  • Removes Jadya (dullness) and bestows clarity of thought
  • Two variations covering Vagdevi and Brahmaputri aspects

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Saraswati Gayatri Mantra

Read Saraswati Gayatri Mantra with dhyanam in Sanskrit and Hindi meaning. Invoke Goddess Saraswati for knowledge, wisdom, and Vak Siddhi. It is dedicated to Shree Saraswati (श्री सरस्वती), goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and learning. worshipped by students and scholars. This sacred hymn contains 4 verses and is sourced from Saraswati Rahasya Upanishad.