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श्री सरस्वती चालीसा

Saraswati Chalisa

Vasant Panchami, exams, Akshay Tritiya, Guru Purnima

Chalisa to the goddess of learning and music. Sung on Vasant Panchami when students place their books at her feet.

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Verse 1
देवनागरी
जनक जननि पद्मरज, निज मस्तक पर धारि। बंदौं मातु सरस्वती, बुद्धि बल दे दातारि॥
Transliteration
Janak janani padma-raj, nij mastak par dhaari Bandau Maatu Saraswati, buddhi bal de daataari
Meaning
Placing the lotus-dust of the Mother of birth upon my own forehead — I bow to Mother Saraswati. Bestower, grant me the strength of intellect.
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Verse 2
देवनागरी
जय जय जय शारदा भवानी। वीणावादिनी विद्या दानी॥ जय जग वन्दिनि कमल विराजी। हंस वाहिनी जय जग राजी॥
Transliteration
Jai jai jai Shaaradaa Bhavaanee Veenaa-vaadini vidyaa daanee Jai jag vandini kamal viraajee Hans vaahini jai jag raajee
Meaning
Victory, victory, victory, Sharada Bhavani — player of the veena, giver of learning. Victory, adored of the world, seated upon the lotus; rider of the swan, victory — queen of the world.
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Verse 3
देवनागरी
श्वेत वसन शुभ्र तन धारी। श्वेत कमल आसन सुखकारी॥ हाथ कमंडलु पुस्तक पाणि। वक्ता मन-वच-कर्म से मानी॥
Transliteration
Shwet vasan shubhra tan dhaaree Shwet kamal aasan sukh-kaaree Haath kamandalu pustak paani Vaktaa man-vach-karma se maanee
Meaning
Wearing white garments, your form gleaming bright, seated joyously upon the white lotus. The kamandalu and the book in your hand — honoured by every speaker through mind, word, and deed.
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Verse 4
देवनागरी
विद्या ज्ञान कला तुम दाता। भक्तन के तुम भाग्य विधाता॥ ब्रह्मा-विष्णु शिव तुम्हें ध्यावैं। नारद आदि मुनी गुण गावैं॥
Transliteration
Vidyaa gyaan kalaa tum daataa Bhaktan ke tum bhaagya vidhaataa Brahmaa-Vishnu Shiv tumhein dhyaavain Naarad aadi munee gun gaavain
Meaning
You are the giver of learning, knowledge, and the arts — the ordainer of fortune for your devotees. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva meditate upon you; Narada and the great sages sing your virtues.
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Verse 5
देवनागरी
जो कोई पढ़े पढ़ावे यह। श्री सरस्वती चालीसा॥ मिले विद्या यश सुख समृद्धि। होय बुद्धि की वृद्धि बहुसी॥
Transliteration
Jo koi padhe padhaave yah Shri Saraswati chaaleesaa Mile vidyaa yash sukh samriddhi Hoy buddhi kee vriddhi bahu-see
Meaning
Whoever reads or teaches this Saraswati Chalisa receives learning, fame, joy, and abundance. The intellect grows greatly through her grace.

About the Saraswati Chalisa

The Saraswati Chalisa (श्री सरस्वती चालीसा) is a devotional prayer dedicated to Saraswati (सरस्वती). Chalisa to the goddess of learning and music. Sung on Vasant Panchami when students place their books at her feet. On this page you can read the complete lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration, and English meaning — line by line — so you can understand every verse as you recite it.

When to recite: Vasant Panchami, exams, Akshay Tritiya, Guru Purnima. Reciting the Saraswati Chalisa is believed to invoke the blessings of Saraswati for peace, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Saraswati Chalisa aarti?

Chalisa to the goddess of learning and music. Sung on Vasant Panchami when students place their books at her feet. It is dedicated to Saraswati (श्री सरस्वती चालीसा) and is available here with full Devanagari lyrics, transliteration and English meaning.

Which deity is the Saraswati Chalisa dedicated to?

The Saraswati Chalisa is dedicated to Saraswati (सरस्वती).

When should the Saraswati Chalisa be recited?

It is traditionally sung during: Vasant Panchami, exams, Akshay Tritiya, Guru Purnima.

Where can I read Saraswati Chalisa lyrics in Hindi and English?

Astroly.in provides the complete Saraswati Chalisa lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration and English meaning — free to read, print or share.

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