Sarasvati Hymns

4 Hymns Found in Mandalas: 1, 6, 7

The Goddess of the Sarasvati River, who also embodies the potent flow of speech, knowledge, and wisdom.

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Hymn 1.3

Stanzas: 12

Addressed to: Asvins, Indra, All the Gods and Sarasvati

Rishi: Madhucchandas

This hymn casts a wide net, inviting several prominent deities. It starts by welcoming the swift Ashvins for food and songs, then calls upon Indra for libations. Finally, the "All-Gods" are asked to accept offerings, and the powerful Sarasvati is invoked for wisdom and abundance.

Hymn 6.61

Stanzas: 14

Addressed to: Sarasvati

Rishi: Bharadvaja Barhaspatya

This hymn extols Sarasvati, the mighty river goddess. She grants wealth, destroys enemies, protects from harm, and even reshapes the land with her powerful waters. Invoked for aid in battles and prosperity, she's seen as a divine protector, her limitless stream bringing abundance and warding off malice.

Hymn 7.95

Stanzas: 6

Addressed to: Sarasvati or Sarasvat

Rishi: Vasishtha Maitravaruni

This hymn reveres Sarasvati as a powerful, nourishing river-goddess, a protective fortress flowing with abundance. It praises her might, her gift of wealth and sustenance, and earnestly seeks her auspicious favor, shelter, and blessings at the sacrifice.

Hymn 7.96

Stanzas: 6

Addressed to: Sarasvati or Sarasvat

Rishi: Vasishtha Maitravaruni

Celebrating Sarasvati as the divine power of rivers, this hymn praises her role in protection and bringing good fortune. It also invokes Sarasvant, her masculine counterpart, for wealth and sustenance, particularly for progeny and prosperity, highlighting the river's bountiful nature.