S is for Saraswati – Goddess of Sages, Speakers, and Singers

Written by: Carole Schor on December 22, 2011.

Saraswati - for Seekers of Song and Speech

Song, science, wisdom, learning, music and art – Saraswati watches over all of it.  For those of who write, we have Saraswati to thank, as she is credited with the invention of writing. I thank you Saraswati for giving me the knowledge and the desire to write about natural beauty and health for all the many women in my life and around the world.

Saraswati’s four arms hold the power and beauty of creativity.  In one hand she holds a book which represents knowledge, in another her prayer beads for spirituality.  Another hand holds water which represents creativity.  And she holds a veena, a musical instrument for singers and musicians.

For those of us who struggle with procrastination or other obstacles to our success, we can don white clothing and offer the Saraswati mantra -

May Goddess Saraswati,
who is fair like the jasmine-colored moon,
and whose pure white garland is like frosty dew drops;
who is adorned in radiant white attire,
on whose beautiful arm rests the veena,
and whose throne is a white lotus;
who is surrounded and respected by the Gods, protect me.
May you fully remove my lethargy, sluggishness, and ignorance.

One of my very favorite singers, Deva Premal, with her partner Mitten, sing about the Feminine Saraswati principle, the Shakti, which is the power of wisdom and compassion in action.  This Feminine Principle is nurturing, mature, giving and intuitive; and is found in both men and naturally beautiful women.

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