Saraswathi Chalisa

Goddess Saraswathi

Goddess Saraswathi is the consort of Lord Brahma and is the Goddess of wisdom and learning. Goddess Saraswathi is considered as the personification of all knowledge. Her presence is elegant and she is depicted as wearing a pure white sari and seated on a white lotus representing purity and brilliance. Goddess Saraswathi carries a Veena which represents mastery over the physical organs and actions where the veena is symbolic for life and strings are symbolic of feelings. The book she carries is symbolic of knowledge. The white swan, lotus, cloths and white ornaments are symbolic of her chastity and purity. Goddess Saraswathi is said to possess the powers of speech, wisdom and learning. The Saraswathi Chalisa is one of the most powerful prayer in the world. Students and people in profession related to studying or books or wisdom or knowledge must seek her blessings, this powerful prayer is beneficial to those seeking pure and divine knowledge. Here is the chalisa ..


Sanskrit-

॥दोहा॥
जनक जननि पद्मरज, निज मस्तक पर धरि।बन्दौं मातु सरस्वती, बुद्धि बल दे दातारि॥
पूर्ण जगत में व्याप्त तव, महिमा अमित अनंतु।दुष्जनों के पाप को, मातु तु ही अब हन्तु॥

जय श्री सकल बुद्धि बलरासी।जय सर्वज्ञ अमर अविनाशी॥
जय जय जय वीणाकर धारी।करती सदा सुहंस सवारी॥

रूप चतुर्भुज धारी माता।सकल विश्व अन्दर विख्याता॥
जग में पाप बुद्धि जब होती।तब ही धर्म की फीकी ज्योति॥

तब ही मातु का निज अवतारी।पाप हीन करती महतारी॥
वाल्मीकिजी थे हत्यारा।तव प्रसाद जानै संसारा॥

रामचरित जो रचे बनाई।आदि कवि की पदवी पाई॥
कालिदास जो भये विख्याता।तेरी कृपा दृष्टि से माता॥

तुलसी सूर आदि विद्वाना।भये और जो ज्ञानी नाना॥
तिन्ह न और रहेउ अवलम्बा।केव कृपा आपकी अम्बा॥

करहु कृपा सोइ मातु भवानी।दुखित दीन निज दासहि जानी॥
पुत्र करहिं अपराध बहूता।तेहि न धरई चित माता॥

राखु लाज जननि अब मेरी।विनय करउं भांति बहु तेरी॥
मैं अनाथ तेरी अवलंबा।कृपा करउ जय जय जगदंबा॥

मधुकैटभ जो अति बलवाना।बाहुयुद्ध विष्णु से ठाना॥
समर हजार पाँच में घोरा।फिर भी मुख उनसे नहीं मोरा॥

मातु सहाय कीन्ह तेहि काला।बुद्धि विपरीत भई खलहाला॥
तेहि ते मृत्यु भई खल केरी।पुरवहु मातु मनोरथ मेरी॥

चंड मुण्ड जो थे विख्याता।क्षण महु संहारे उन माता॥
रक्त बीज से समरथ पापी।सुरमुनि हदय धरा सब काँपी॥

काटेउ सिर जिमि कदली खम्बा।बारबार बिन वउं जगदंबा॥
जगप्रसिद्ध जो शुंभनिशुंभा।क्षण में बाँधे ताहि तू अम्बा॥

भरतमातु बुद्धि फेरेऊ जाई।रामचन्द्र बनवास कराई॥
एहिविधि रावण वध तू कीन्हा।सुर नरमुनि सबको सुख दीन्हा॥

को समरथ तव यश गुन गाना।निगम अनादि अनंत बखाना॥
विष्णु रुद्र जस कहिन मारी।जिनकी हो तुम रक्षाकारी॥

रक्त दन्तिका और शताक्षी।नाम अपार है दानव भक्षी॥
दुर्गम काज धरा पर कीन्हा।दुर्गा नाम सकल जग लीन्हा॥

दुर्ग आदि हरनी तू माता।कृपा करहु जब जब सुखदाता॥
नृप कोपित को मारन चाहे।कानन में घेरे मृग नाहे॥

सागर मध्य पोत के भंजे।अति तूफान नहिं कोऊ संगे॥
भूत प्रेत बाधा या दुःख में।हो दरिद्र अथवा संकट में॥

नाम जपे मंगल सब होई।संशय इसमें करई न कोई॥
पुत्रहीन जो आतुर भाई।सबै छांड़ि पूजें एहि भाई॥

करै पाठ नित यह चालीसा।होय पुत्र सुन्दर गुण ईशा॥
धूपादिक नैवेद्य चढ़ावै।संकट रहित अवश्य हो जावै॥

भक्ति मातु की करैं हमेशा।निकट न आवै ताहि कलेशा॥
बंदी पाठ करें सत बारा।बंदी पाश दूर हो सारा॥

रामसागर बाँधि हेतु भवानी।कीजै कृपा दास निज जानी॥

॥दोहा॥
मातु सूर्य कान्ति तव, अन्धकार मम रूप।डूबन से रक्षा करहु परूँ न मैं भव कूप॥
बलबुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहि, सुनहु सरस्वती मातु।राम सागर अधम को आश्रय तू ही देदातु॥

Lyrics-

Doha

Janak Janani Pad Kamal Raj, Nij Mastak Par Dhaari,
Bandau Maatu Saraswati, Buddhi Bal De Daataari.
Purn Jagat Mein Vyaapt Tav, Mahima Amit Anantu,
Ramsaagar Ke Paap Ko, Maatu Tuhi Ab Hantu.

Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi, Jay Sarvagya Amar Avinaasi.
Jay Jay Veenaakar Dhaari, Karati Sadaa Suhans Savaari.

Roop Chaturbhujadhaari Maata, Sakal Vishv Andar Vikhyaata.
Jag Mein Paap Buddhi Jab Hoti, Jabahi Dharm Ki Phiki Jyoti.

Tabahi Maatu Le Nij Avataara, Paap Heen Karati Mahi Taara.
Baalmiki Ji The Baham Gyaani, Tav Prasaad Janie Sansaara.

Raamaayan Jo Rache Banaai, Aadi Kavi Ki Padavi Paai.
Kalidaas Jo Bhaye Vikhyaata, Teri Kripaa Drishti Se Maata.

Tulasi Sur Aadi Vidvaana, Bhaye Aur Jo Gyaani Nana.
Tinhahi Na Aur Raheu Avalamba, Keval Kripa Aapaki Amba.

Karahu Kripa Soi Maatu Bhavaani, Dukhit Din Nij Daasahi Jaani.
Putra Karai Aparaadh Bahuta, Tehi Na dharai Chitt Sundar Maata.

Raakhu Laaj Janani Ab Meri, Vinay Karu Bahu Bhaanti Ghaneri.
Mein Anaath Teri Avalamba, Kripa Karau Jay Jay Jagadamba.

Madhu Kaitabh Jo Ati Balavaana, Baahuyuddh Vishnu Te Thaana.
Samar Hajaar Paanch Mein Ghora, Phir Bhi Mukh Unase Nahi Mora.

Maatu Sahaay Bhai Tehi Kaala, Buddhi Viparit Kari Khalahaala.
Tehi Mrityu Bhai Khal Keri, Purvahu Maatu Manorath Meri.

Chand Mund Jo The Vikhyaata, Chhan Mahu Sanhaareu Tehi Maata.
Raktabij Se Samarath Paapi, Sur-Muni Hriday Dhara Sab Kampi.

Kaateu Sir Jim Kadali Khamba, Baar Baar Binavau Jagadamba.
Jag Prasidhdh Jo Shumbh Nishumbha, Chhin Me Badhe Taahi Tu Amba.

Bharat-Maatu Budhi Phereu Jaai, Ramachandra Banvaas Karaai.
Ehi Vidhi Raavan Vadh Tum Kinha, Sur Nar Muni Sab Kahu Sukh Dinha.

Ko Samarath Tav Yash Gun Gaana, Nigam Anaadi Anant Bakhaana.
Vishnu Rudra Aj Sakahi Na Maari, Jinaki Ho Tum Rakshaakaari.

Rakt Dantika Aur Shataakshi, Naam Apaar Hai Daanav Bhakshi.
Durgam Kaaj Dhara Par Kinha, Durga Naam Sakal Jag Linha.

Durg Aadi Harani Tu Maata, Kripa Karahu Jab Jab Sukhadaata.
Nrip Kopit Jo Maaran Chaahei, Kaanan Mein Ghere Mrig Naahei.

Saagar Madhy Pot Ke Bhange, Ati Toofaan Nahi Kou Sange.
Bhoot Pret Baadha Yaa Dukh Mein, Ho Daridra Athava Sankat Mein.

Naam Jape Mangal Sab Koi, Sanshay Isame Karai Na Koi.
Putrahin Jo Aatur Bhaai, Sabei Chhaandi Puje Ehi Maai.

Karai Path Nit Yah Chaalisa, Hoy Putra Sundar Gun Isa.
Dhupaadik Naivedy Chadhavei, Sankat Rahit Avashy Ho Jaavei.

Bhakti Maatu Ki Karei Hamesha, Nikat Na Aavei Taahi Kalesha.
Bandi Path Kare Shat Baara, Bandi Paash Door Ho Saara.

Karahu Kripa Bhavamukti Bhavaani, Mo Kahn Daas Sadaa Nij Jaani.

Doha

Maata Sooraj Kaanti Tav, Andhakaar Mam Roop,
Dooban Te Raksha Karahu, Paru Na Mein Bhav-Koop.
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Sunahu Sarasvati Maatu,
Adham Ramasaagarahi Tum, Aashray Deu Punaatu.

Meaning-

Doha

The feet of the mother and father are ruling the lotusAnd I hold it on my head,

I salute the mother Saraswathi, who grants wisdom and strength,

Your power is spread all over the world and is endless and immeasurable,

Oh mother, only you can mitigate all the sins that I have done.

Victory to she who is the strength of wisdom, victory to the indestructible god, who knows everything,

Victory to her, who holds Veena in her hand, who always travels on a divine swan.

Whose form is the four armed mother, who is famous all over the world,

In this world when there is a sinful thought, then comes the  tasteless flame of Dharma.

Then the mother will take an incarnation, and she would make us sinless stars,

Through your blessings people knew about, the great wise sage called Valmiki,

And the Ramayana was written by him, and he was called the primeval poet.

Oh mother, through your merciful look, Kalidas became very famous.

Thulasidas and Surdas became wise men, 

And did not have any one else but you to support, Oh mother this is definitely your mercy.

Mercy is shown by her who is mother Bhavani, And this is known  and real devotees will know

The son does lot of mistakes, But you wear a mind that is pretty, mother.

Oh mother now I am keeping this shame of mine, And humbly salute you in various ways,

I am endlessly dependent on you, Please show me your mercy, Oh mother of the world.

The asuras Madhu and Kadidab were extremely powerful, And they wrestled with Maha Vishnu till he was tested,

And the  horrible war went on for thousands of years, But still Lord Vishnu was not able to defeat them.

Oh mother, At last Lord Vishnu requested for help, And told That I did not do it earlier because of ignorance,

For the death  of these brothers has to come by you only, And I should have expressed this wish to you earlier.

Within a second  in the war, Oh mother you killed, Chanda and Munda who were very famous warriors,

There was The great sinner called Raktha Bheeja, And hearing about him, devas and sages shivered with fear.

And Oh mother cut off his head very easily,And again and again you did this, Oh mother of universe,

The Shumbh and Nishumbh  who were world renowned, And Oh mother you killed them both within no time.

The mind of the mother of Bharatha was spoiled, And Sri Ramahandra went and lived in the forest,

And  due to this, you made the death of Ravana happen, And this is being told  by all devas, men and sages.

Without singing your praise  none becomes able, Is the conclusion drawn from time immemorial,

And for this Lord Vishnu and  Lord Shiva are witness, For you are the patron who protects them also.

You are called as Rakth Danthika and Sathakshi, And this was because you ate very many asuras,

To  those  who take the name of Durga in this world, There are never any problems  in this world.

You are the destroyer of difficulties in this world, Oh mother, Please take mercy on us as and when we need , oh giver of joy .

When the king became angry and wanted to kill, Or in the Forest where very cruel animals are there,

Or when one is stranded in the middle of the ocean, Or when we re caught in a furious cyclone,

Or when we are tortured by devils and ghosts, Or in poverty or when we are sad,

On Chanting the her names all good would happen, And there need not be any doubt about his,

For a ll those who do not have sons or if they are in danger, The only method  for all of them is Worship of Chandi.

By reading this forty verse prayer daily, One would get a pretty son with good character,

By offering incense  and Naivedhya to her, They would definitely get rid of their sorrow.

Be always show devotion to mother, And then problems will never come close to you,

If the imprisoned one reads this seven times, All the ties binding him will go far away.

The goddess Bhavani is like the Ocean of Rama, And would always  show mercy to her devotes.

Doha

Mother you shine like the Sun God, And darkness is my real form,

Please save me from drowning, So that I can cross this well of miseries,

I desire that you give me strength, wisdom and knowledge, And please hear my prayer, oh mother Saraswathi,

You are the immeasurable ocean of Rama, And only you can be depended upon to cross it.