Known as the “Goddess of Knowledge” in Hinduism, Maa Saraswati- the goddess of music, knowledge, craft, art, wisdom, and learning is believed to endow the powers of learning, wisdom, and speech. Called by different names, Saraswati is the daughter of Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga is also known as ‘Sakala Kaladhistatri’ – a goddess bestowing the gift of art and Vak Devi – the goddess of speech.

Saraswati in Sanskrit literally means “one who leads to the essence of self-knowledge”. The word Saraswati comprises of two words, i.e; “Sara” means “essence” and “Sva” means “oneself”, which means the essence of oneself.

It is said that those who appease the Goddess Saraswati with a pure heart and great devotion are showered with the blessing to overcome any hurdles in their life, career, and education. There are many Saraswati mantras, that the students and professionals across the world have opted for experienced a positive change in their lives.

Below are the list of 12 important mantras to please the Goddess of Knowledge, and get fruitful results for the same:

1. Bija Mantra

“Aum Aing Saraswatyai Namah Aum”

Chanting this Bija Mantra is basically done to give offerings or salutations to the Saraswati Maa.

1. Vidya Mantra

“Saraswati Namastubhyam Varade Kamarupini

Vidhyarambam Karishyami Siddhir Bavathume Sadha”

Known to improve the memory of the students, this Saraswati mantra for concentration is excellent for those students who find it difficult to pass or score well in the exams.

1. Maa Saraswati Mantra

“Shuklaam Brahmvichaar

Saar Paramaadyaam Jagadvyaapineem Veennaa Pushtak

Dhaarinneebhamay Daam

Jaad Yaapandhkaaraapahaam

Haste Sfatik Maalikaam Vidhateem

Paramaasane Sansthitaam Vande Taam

Parameshwareem Bhagwateem Buddhi Pradaam Shaaradaam”

Chanting this Saraswati mantra benefits you with intelligence and helps you seek blessing to eradicate evils of the ignorance.

1. Maa Saraswati Mantra for Exam

“Om Aim Hrim Kleem Maha Saraswati Devaya Namaha”

The above is the mantra for success in exam results. Students can chant this simple mantra to have an easy learning process and score well in the exams.

1. Maa Saraswati Mantra for success in career

“Om Vageeshwaryae Vidmahe Vagwadeenyae

Dhimahe Tannah Saraswati Prachodayat”

The above mantra also is known as the Gayathri of Saraswati. Those seeking success from Maa Saraswati in career and education aspects can chant this mantra.

1. Mantra to seek glory

“Saraswati Mahabhage

Vidye Kamalalochane

Vishwaroope Vishaalaakshi

Vidyam dehi namosthuthe”

To gain all glories, powers of knowledge that exist in the world and seek the divine blessing of Goddess Saraswati, one can chant this mantra.