Maa Saraswati Vandana - Ya Kundendu
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Ya Kundendu Tusharahara Dhavala Ya Shubhra Vastravrita
Ya Veena Varadanda Manditakara Ya Shveta Padmasana
Ya Brahmachyuta Shankara Prabhritibhir Devaih Sada Pujita
Sa Mam Pattu Sarasvati Bhagavatee Nihshesha Jadyapaha॥
Shuklam Brahmavichara Sara, Parmamadyam Jagadvyapineem
Veena Pustaka Dharineema Bhayadam Jadyandhakarapaham
Haste Sphatikamalikam Vidadhateem Padmasane Samsthitam
Vande Tam Parmeshvareem Bhagwateem Buddhipradam Sharadam॥
Maa Saraswati Vandana - Ya Kundendu About
Maa Saraswati Vandana, also known as 'Ya Kundendu Tushar Har Dhavala,' is a beautiful and revered hymn composed to praise Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom, and arts. The stotra describes the divine form of Goddess Saraswati as pure white like jasmine, moonlight, and snow, adorned in white garments, holding the veena, and seated on a white lotus.
Meaning
The hymn venerates Goddess Saraswati as the embodiment of pure knowledge and wisdom, who is always worshiped by gods like Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. It highlights her serene and compassionate nature, her ability to remove ignorance and mental darkness, and her blessings that grant courage and enlightenment to devotees.
Benefits
- Removes ignorance and mental darkness
- Enhances wisdom, creativity, and learning
- Brings peace, focus, and mental clarity
- Protects from fears and negative energies
- Invokes blessings for success in academics and arts
Significance
Maa Saraswati Vandana is widely recited by students, artists, and devotees especially during the festival of Vasant Panchami to seek the blessings of the goddess for intellectual growth and artistic skills. Its recitation is believed to purify the mind and create a conducive environment for learning and creativity.