Saraswati Stotram of sage Agastya: Ya

Kundendu Tusara Hara Dhavala - in sanskrit

with meaning - sloka on Devi Saraswati
- composed by sage Agastya
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Sri Saraswati Stuthi: Ya Kundendu Tusara Hara Dhavala
Devi Saraswati

Yaa Kunde[a-I]ndu-Tussaara-Haara-Dhavalaa Yaa Shubhra-Vastra-[A]avrtaa
Yaa Viinnaa-Vara-Danndda-Mannddita-Karaa Yaa Shveta-Padma-[A]asanaa |
Yaa Brahma-Acyuta-Shankara-Prabhrtibhir-Devah Sadaa Puujitaa
Saa Maam Paatu Sarasvati Bhagavatii Nihshessa-Jaaddya-Apahaa ||1||
Meaning:
1.1: (Salutations to Devi Saraswati) Who is Pure White like Jasmine, with the Coolness of Moon,
Brightness of Snow and Shine like the Garland of Pearls; and Who is Covered with Pure White
Garments,
1.2: Whose Hands are Adorned with Veena (a stringed musical instrument) and the Boon-Giving
Staff; And Who is Seated on Pure White Lotus,
1.3: Who is Always Adored by Lord Brahma, Lord Acyuta (Lord Vishnu), Lord Shankara and
Other Devas,
1.4: O Goddess Saraswati, Please Protect me and Remove my Ignorance completely.

Dorbhir-Yuktaa Caturbhim Sphattika-Manni-Nibhair-Akssamaalaan-Dadhaanaa
Hastenai-[E]kena Padmam Sitam-Api Ca Shukam Pustakam Ca-Aperanna |
Bhaasaa Kunde(a-I)ndu-Shangkha-Sphattika-Manni-Nibhaa Bhaasamaana-Asamaanaa
Saa Me Vaag-Devate-Yam Nivasatu Vadane Sarvadaa Suprasannaa ||2||
Meaning:
2.1: (Salutations to Devi Saraswati) Who has Four Hands (two on each side); She Holds a
Rosary of Beads which Shines like a Crystal (Gem) ...
2.2: ... with one Hand and a Pure White Lotus (with the other hand); And with the other two
Hands She Holds a Parrot and a Book,
2.3: With Pure White Lustre like the combination of Jasmine, Moon, Conch and Crystal (Gem),
Her Shining Form is Incomparable,
2.4: May She Who is the Goddess of Speech always Reside in my Mouth (i.e. Tongue) and
Shower Her Grace.

Sura-Asura-Sevita-Paada-Pangkajaa
Kare Viraajat-Kamaniiya-Pustakaa |
Virin.ci-Patnii Kamala-(A)asana-Sthitaa
Sarasvatii Nrtyatu Vaaci Me Sadaa ||3||
Meaning:
3.1: (Salutations to Devi Saraswati) Whose Lotus Feet is Served by the Devas and Asuras,
3.2: On Her Hand Shines a Beautiful Book,
3.3: Who is the Consort of Lord Brahma and Abides on a Lotus Seat,
3.4: O Devi Saraswati, Please Dance on my Speech, always.





Sarasvatii Sarasija-Kesara-Prabhaa
Tapasvinii Sita-Kamala-[A]asana-Priyaa |
Ghana-Stanii Kamala-Vilolalocanaa
Manasvinii Bhavatu Vara-Prasaadinii ||4||
Meaning:
4.1: Salutations to Devi Saraswati, Who has the Splendour of a Lotus Flower,
4.2: Who is Tapaswini (literally a Yogi, signifying the Embodiment of Meditation), and Who
Loves the Seat of White Lotus,
4.3: Who has a Firm Bosom and Whose Eyes are Filled with Great Serenity, like the Pure Lotus
Petals,
4.4: Who is Manaswini (literally full of Mind, signifying the Embodiment of Wisdom); O Devi,
Please Shower the Boon of Your Grace on us.

Sarasvati Namastubhyam Varade Kaama-Ruupinni |
Vidya[a-A]arambham Karissyaami Siddhir-Bhavatu Me Sadaa ||5||
Meaning:
5.1: Salutations to Devi Saraswati, Who is the Giver of Boons and Fulfiller of Wishes,
5.2: O Devi, When I Begin my Studies, Please Bestow on me the capacity of Right
Understanding, always.

Sarasvati Namastubhyam Sarva-Devi Namo Namah |
Shaanta-Ruupe Shashi-Dhare Sarva-Yoge Namo Namah ||6||
Meaning:
6.1: Salutations to Devi Saraswati, Who is the Embodiment of All Goddesses; Salutations,
Salutations to Her.
6.2: Who has a Tranquil Form, Who Wears the Moon and Who is the Embodiment of All Yogas;
Salutations, Salutations to Her.

Nitya-[A]anande Nira-[A]adhaare Nisskalaayai Namo Namah |
Vidyaa-Dhare Vishaala-Akssi Shuuddha-Jnyaane Namo Namah ||7||
Meaning:
7.1: Who is Eternal Bliss, without any Support (i.e. Independent), and without any Division (i.e.
Whole and Complete); Salutations, Salutations to Her.
7.2: Who is the Supporter of All Knowledge, Who has Large Eyes and Who is the Embodiment
of Pure Knowledge; Salutations, Salutations to Her.

Shuddha-Sphattika-Ruupaayai Suukssma-Ruupe Namo Namah |
Shabdabrahmi Catur-Haste Sarva-Siddhyai Namo Namah ||8||
Meaning:
8.1: Who is Pure like a Crystal and Whose Nature is extremely Subtle; Salutations, Salutations to
Her.
8.2: Who is the Embodiment of Sabda Brahman, Who has Four Hands and Who is the

Embodiment of All Siddhis; Salutations, Salutations to Her.

Mukta-Alangkrta-Sarva-Anggyai Muula-[A]adhaare Namo Namah |
Muula-Mantra-Svaruupaayai Muula-Shaktyai Namo Namah ||9||
Meaning:
9.1: Whose Whole Body is Decorated with Ornaments of Pearls, and Who is the Basis
Supporting the whole existence; Salutations, Salutations to Her.
9.2: Who is the Basis of All Mantras and Who is the Basis of All Shaktis (Power); Salutations,
Salutations to Her.

Mano Manni-Mahaa-Yoge Vaag-Iishvari Namo Namah |
Vaagbhyai Varada-Hastaayai Varadaayai Namo Namah ||10||
Meaning:
10.1: Who is like a Jewel Shining within the Mind as the Great Yoga, and Who is the Goddess of
the Speech; Salutations, Salutations to Her.
10.2: Who is the Source from where Speech originates, Who extends a Boon-Giving Hand and
Who is the Giver of Boons; Salutations, Salutations to Her.


Vedaayai Veda-Ruupaayai Vedaantaayai Namo Namah |
Gunna-Dossa-Vivarjinyai Gunna-Diiptyai Namo Namah ||11||
Meaning:
11.1: Who is Veda Herself (i.e. the Source of All Knowledge), Whose Form represents the
Vedas, and Whose Essence is the Culmination of all Vedas contained in the Great Vedanta;
Salutations, Salutations to Her.
11.2: Whose Transcendental Essence is Free from (i.e. Beyond) Virtues and Vices, yet Whose
Form Shines with all Virtues; Salutations, Salutations to Her.

Sarva-Jnyaane Sada-[A]anande Sarva-Ruupe Namo Namah |
Sampannaayai Kumaaryai Ca Sarvajnye Namo Namah ||12||
Meaning:
12.1: Who is the Essence Behind All Knowledge, Who always Radiates the Joy of Divine Bliss
and Who is Present in All Forms; Salutations, Salutations to Her.
12.2: Who is Full with All Perfection, Who is ever Fresh and Who is All-Knowing; Salutations,
Salutations to Her.

Yogaan-Aarya Umaadevyai Yoga-[A]anande Namo Namah |
Divya-Jnyaana Tri-Netraayai Divya-Muurtyai Namo Namah ||13||
Meaning:
13.1: Who is the Master of Yoga, Who is Uma Devi and Who is the Bliss of Yoga; Salutations,
Salutations to Her.
13.2: Who is the Embodiment of Divine Knowledge, with Three Eyes and a Divine Form;

Salutations, Salutations to Her.

Ardha-Candra-Jattaa-Dhaari Candra-Bimbe Namo Namah |
Candra-[A]aditya-Jattaa-Dhaari Candra-Bimbe Namo Namah ||14||
Meaning:
14.1: Who has the Half-Moon on Her Curly Hair and Whose Beautiful Face Shines like the
Reflection of the Moon; Salutations, Salutations to Her.
14.2: Who Wear the Sun and the Moon on Her Curly Hair and Whose Beautiful Face Shines like
the Reflection of the Moon; Salutations, Salutations to Her.

Annu-Ruupe Mahaa-Ruupe Vishva-Ruupe Namo Namah |
Annima-[A]ady-Asstta-Siddhyaayai Aanandaayai Namo Namah ||15||
Meaning:
15.1: Who is Present in Minute Forms and in Huge Forms, as well as in the Infinite Form of the
Universe; Salutations, Salutations to Her.
15.2: Who is Accomplished in the Eight Siddhis (special powers) like Anima etc and Who
Bestows Happiness to All; Salutations, Salutations to Her.


Jnyaana-Vijnyaana-Ruupaayai Jnyaana-Muurte Namo Namah |
Naanaa-Shaastra-Svaruupaayai Naanaa-Ruupe Namo Namah ||16||
Meaning:
16.1: Who is Present in the Form of Knowledge and Intelligence, and Who Embodies
Knowledge Itself; Salutations, Salutations to Her.
16.2: Who is Present as the Essence behind Different Scriptures and in Different Forms;
Salutations, Salutations to Her.

Padmadaa Padma-Vamshaa Ca Padma-Ruupe Namo Namah |
Paramesstthyai Paraa-Muurtyai Namaste Paapa-Naashini ||17||
Meaning:
17.1: Who is the Giver of Lotus (i.e. makes one Pure like Lotus), Who is from the Family of
Lotus (i.e. Whose origin is from Purity) and Who is of the Form of Lotus (i.e. Whose form is
Purity); Salutations, Salutations to Her.
17.2: Who is the Highest and the Embodiment of Transcendental Nature; Salutations, Salutations
to Her.

Mahaa-Devyai Mahaakaalyai Mahaalakssmyai Namo Namah |
Brahma-Vissnnu-Shivaayai Ca Brahman-Aaryai Namo Namah ||18||
Meaning:
18.1: Who is Mahadevi (the Great Goddess), Who is Mahakali and Who is Mahalakshmi;
Salutations, Salutations to Her.
18.2: Who is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva (in essence) and Who is the most Adorable Brahman;

Salutations, Salutations to Her.

Kamala-[A]akara-Pusspaa Ca Kaama-Ruupe Namo Namah |
Kapaali Karma-Diiptaayai Karma-Daayai Namo Namah ||19||
Meaning:
19.1: Who is the Source of Lotus (i.e. Source of Purity) and Whose Form expresses the
fulfilment of Wishes; Salutations, Salutations to Her.
19.2: Who is the Receiver of Oblations, Who Shine with the Oblation of Activities and Who is
also the Energy behind those Activities; Salutations, Salutations to Her.

Saayam Praatah Patthen-Nityam Ssann-Maasaat Siddhir-Ucyate |
Cora-Vyaaghra-Bhayam Naasti Patthataam Shrnnvataam-Api ||20||
Meaning:
20.1: Those who Recite this Stotra Regularly in the Early Morning and Evening for Six Months
with Devotion, will become Fit for Siddhi (i.e. will receive the Grace of Devi Saraswati),
20.2: Those who Recite or Listen to this Stotra will Not have the Fear of Thieves (i.e. loss of
wealth due to theft) or Tigers (i.e. attack of wild animals).


Ittham Sarasvatii-Stotram Agastya-Muni-Vaacakam |
Sarva-Siddhi-Karam Nrrnnaam Sarva-Paapa-Prannaashannam ||21||
Meaning:
21.1: Thus this Saraswati Stotram composed by Sage Agastya, ...
21.2: ...Leads to all Accomplishments and Destroys all Sins.

Thus ends the Saraswati Stotram composed by Sage Agastya