Aartis: Jai Saraswati Mata – 03/240
🌺Aarti for the Goddess of Wisdom
🌼 Om Jai Saraswati Mata Aarti
(Post #3 – North Indian Aarti Series)
देवी सरस्वती की आरती | Aarti in Praise of the Goddess of Wisdom
🪔 Introduction: Why We Sing to Saraswati Mata
Saraswati Devi is the embodiment of śuddha sattva (pure truth)—goddess of knowledge (vidyā), music, arts, eloquence, and spiritual insight. Her white attire, veena, and serene lotus seat represent her role in guiding humanity toward higher learning and refinement of speech and thought.
The “Om Jai Saraswati Mata” Aarti is not just a devotional song—it’s a vibration of focused learning, inner stillness, and awakened intelligence. This Aarti is often sung during:
- Vasant Panchami
- Exam seasons
- Morning school prayers
- Gurukula and temple sessions
By reciting this Aarti regularly, one invokes Saraswati’s blessings for wisdom, clarity, memory, and the deeper realization of truth.
📜 Full Aarti with Transliteration, Meaning & Numbered Stanzas
1.
🔸 ॐ जय सरस्वती माता, मैया जय सरस्वती माता।
Om Jai Saraswati Māta, Maiyā Jai Saraswati Māta.
O Glorious Mother Saraswati, we bow in victory to You!
2.
🔸 सदगुण वैभव शालिनी, त्रिभुवन विख्याता ॥1॥
Sadguṇa vaibhav śālinī, tribhuvan vikhyātā.
You shine with noble virtues, known in all the three worlds.
3.
🔸 ॐ जय सरस्वती माता…
Chorus – repeats after each stanza for devotion and rhythm.
4.
🔸 चंद्रवदन निर्मल, कोमल गति जाती।
Chandravadan nirmal, komal gati jātī.
Your face is as pure as the moon, your walk is gentle and graceful.
5.
🔸 वीणा पुस्तक वरमुद्रा, धारिणि शुभ हस्ती ॥2॥
Vīṇā pustak var-mudrā, dhāriṇi śubh hastī.
You carry a veena, sacred texts, and gesture of blessings in your graceful hands.
6.
🔸 ॐ जय सरस्वती माता…
7.
🔸 जिस घर सदा आराधना, तेरा वहां रहता।
Jis ghar sadā ārādhana, terā wahān rahtā.
Wherever you are worshipped, that home is filled with your divine presence.
8.
🔸 सुख संपत्ति वहाँ सदा, होती हैं बरसाता ॥3॥
Sukh sampatti wahān sadā, hotī haiṁ barsātā.
Joy, peace, and prosperity constantly shower upon that household.
9.
🔸 ॐ जय सरस्वती माता…
10.
🔸 ऋतु वसंत महिमा, तेरी अति पावन।
Ritu Vasant mahimā, terī ati pāvan.
Your greatness shines during spring (Vasant), in sacred celebration.
11.
🔸 सकल कला का ज्ञान, देती हो भगवती ॥4॥
Sakal kalā kā jñān, detī ho Bhagavatī.
You bless us with knowledge of all arts and sciences, O Divine Mother!
12.
🔸 ॐ जय सरस्वती माता…
13.
🔸 धूप दीप फल मेवा, अर्पण करें सेवा।
Dhūp dīp phal mevā, arpaṇ kareṁ sevā.
We offer incense, lamps, and fruits in loving service at your feet.
14.
🔸 भक्ति भाव से कीर्तन, करते हैं सेवा ॥5॥
Bhakti bhāv se kīrtan, karte haiṁ sevā.
With heartfelt devotion and song, we serve you with love.
15.
🔸 ॐ जय सरस्वती माता…
16.
🔸 प्रेम भक्त से वंदना, सुनो दयानी माता।
Prem bhakt se vandanā, suno dayānī Māta.
Hear our humble praise offered with love, O compassionate Mother!
17.
🔸 विद्या बुद्धि दो माता, जग में हो उजियारा ॥6॥
Vidyā buddhi do Māta, jag meṁ ho ujiyārā.
Bless us with knowledge and intellect, let light shine in this world!
18.
🔸 ॐ जय सरस्वती माता…
🌼 Modern Relevance of Saraswati Aarti
In our modern, hyper-connected world, invoking Saraswati Devi is more important than ever:
| Context | Saraswati’s Role |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Students | Improves memory, clarity, concentration |
| 🧠 Professionals | Sharpens intellect, ethical speech |
| 🎨 Creatives | Awakens deeper artistic inspiration |
| 📿 Meditators | Refines inner silence, true wisdom |
| 👩🏫 Teachers & Guides | Honors sacred transmission of knowledge |
This Aarti creates an inner vibration of stillness, discipline, and pure focus. It aligns one’s energy with sattva guna—needed to excel with grace in today’s demanding world.
🪔 Practical Action Plan for Modern Life
✅ Daily Recitation – Chant or listen to this Aarti every morning or before learning/study sessions.
✅ Sacred Study Space – Keep Saraswati image/statue near your work/study area.
✅ Mantra Practice – Pair Aarti with chanting “ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः” (Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah).
✅ Vasant Panchami Puja – Make this Aarti central to your annual Saraswati worship.
✅ Teach Children – Introduce this Aarti in homes, schools, and community gatherings.
🎧 YouTube Links (HTML – Working & Open in New Tab)
- 🎵 Om Jai Saraswati Mata – Bhakti-focused soulful rendition by Anuradha Paudwal
- 🪔 Full Saraswati Aarti – Traditional chant for devotional gatherings and home puja
- 🙏 Saraswati Bhakti Aarti – Ideal for school prayers and collective chanting
- 📖 Aarti with English Meaning – Meditation-friendly with word-by-word understanding
- 🌼 Hindi & English Lyrics – Student-oriented version with dual-language lyrics
🌺 Final Thoughts
When you sing “Om Jai Saraswati Mata”, you are not merely praising a deity.
You are aligning with divine intelligence, refining your inner speech, and invoking the sattvic force behind all learning, art, music, and realization.
📖 Saraswati Namasthubhyam Varade Kāmarūpiṇi
Vidyarambham Karishyāmi Siddhir Bhavatu Me Sadā
“O Saraswati, the giver of boons and embodiment of desire-fulfilling power, I begin my learning—may it always be successful.”