Meaning – (I meditate on Devi Sharada) Who is Pure White in Colour, and whose deepest Essence can only be fathomed by inquiring into the nature of Brahman (Absolute Consciousness) Who is Supreme and Primeval, and Her Essence is spread across the whole Universe (as Consciousness), Who is holding the Veena (symbolizing the essence of Music) and Book (symbolizing the essence of Knowledge), and displaying the gesture of Fearlessness (arising out of Knowledge) the Knowledge which removes the darkness of Ignorance from our Minds, Who is holding a Garland of Crystal beads in Her Hand (shining with Purity), and Who is abiding on the Seat of Lotus (blooming like an awakened Consciousness), I Extol and Worship Her, Who is the Supreme Goddess Who awakens our Intelligence I Worship Devi Sharada. Vande Taam Parameshwareem Bhagwateem Buddhi Pradaam Shaaradaam. Haste Sfatik Maalikaam Vidhateem Paramaasane Sansthitaam Shuklaam Brahmvichaar Saar Paramaadyaam Jagadvyaapineem Veennaa Pushtak Dhaarinneebhamay Daam Jaad Yaapandhkaaraapahaam This mantra is chanted to seek blessings to eradicate the evils of ignorance and bestow the devotee with intelligence. Meaning – Salutations to Devi Saraswati, Who is the giver of Boons and fulfiller of Wishes, O Devi, when I begin my Studies, Please bestow on me the capacity of Right Understanding, always. Vidyarambham KarishyamiSiddhir Bavathume Sadha Saraswati Namasthubhyam Varade Kamarupini Students who struggle to score well or pass their exams can chant this Saraswati mantra. Vidya Mantra is known to improve the power of concentration and memory for students.

Saraswati vandana in oriya