The Saraswati Shloka () is a Hindu prayer. It is traditionally chanted by a student before their commencement of studies. It is addressed to Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning and knowledge.
Hymn The hymn is composed of the following two verses:
O Saraswati; salutations to you; you who offers boons; you who takes the form of desires. As I begin my studies, may there always be accomplishment for me.
Variations
Variations of this shloka include:
1. sarasvatī namastubhyaṃ varade jñānarūpiṇī vidyārambhaṃ kariṣyāmi vinayatbhavatu me sadā
2. sarasvatī namastubhyaṃ varade vijñānarūpiṇī vidyārambhaṃ kariṣyāmi vinayatbhavatu me sadā
3. sarasvatī namastubhyaṃ varade jñānavijñānarūpiṇī vidyārambhaṃ kariṣyāmi vinayatbhavatu me sadā
See also Saraswati Vandana Mantra Trikaranasuddhi
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