Saraswati Chalisa

Saraswati Chalisa is a sacred hymn dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, which comprises 40 verses. This sacred hymn is dedicated to the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music, and devotees recite it for intellectual growth and spiritual enlightenment.

The perfect time to recite the Saraswati Chalisa is during morning prayers, especially on Vasant Panchami, which is considered highly auspicious for Maa Saraswati. Apart from that, you can also recite Maa Saraswati Chalisa before you begin studying, appear for any exam, or go for any artistic pursuits.

Chanting the Saraswati Chalisa with devotion invites divine blessings into the devotee’s life, helps remove ignorance and obstacles in learning, and ultimately brings upon wisdom, clarity of thought, and success.

Saraswati Chalisa Lyrics With English Meaning

|| Doha || Janak Janani Pad Kamal Raj, Nij Mastak Par Dhaari। Bandau Matu Saraswati, Buddhi Bal De Daataari॥

Meaning: Placing the dust of my parents’ lotus feet upon my head, I bow to Mother Saraswati. O giver of blessings, grant me intellect and strength.

Poorn Jagat Mein Vyaapt Tav, Mahima Amit Anantu। Ramsagar Ke Paap Ko, Matu Tuhi Ab Hantu॥

Meaning: Your infinite and boundless glory pervades the entire universe. O Mother, kindly remove the sins of Ram Sagar.

|| Chaupayi ||

Jai Shri Sakal Buddhi Balraasi। Jai Sarvagya Amar Avinashi॥

Meaning: Victory to You, O embodiment of all wisdom and intellect. Victory to the all-knowing, immortal, and eternal Goddess.

Jai Jai Jai Veenakar Dhaari। Karti Sada Suhans Sawaari॥

Meaning: All glory to You, the bearer of the veena, who eternally rides the sacred swan.

Roop Chaturbhuj Dhaari Mata। Sakal Vishva Andar Vikhyata॥

Meaning: O Mother with four divine arms, Your glorious form is renowned throughout the world.

Jag Mein Paap Buddhi Jab Hoti। Jabahi Dharm Ki Feeki Jyoti॥

Meaning: When sinful and destructive thoughts increase in the world, the light of righteousness begins to fade.

Tabahi Matu Le Nij Avtaara। Paap Heen Karti Mahi Taara॥

Meaning: At such times, O Mother, You incarnate to free the earth from sin and ignorance.

Balmiki Ji The Hatyaara। Tav Prasad Jaane Sansaara॥

Meaning: Valmiki was once a sinner, but by Your grace, his greatness became known to the entire world.

Ramayan Jo Rache Banaai। Aadi Kavi Ki Padvi Paai॥

Meaning: Through Your blessings, he composed the Ramayana and attained the title of the first poet.

Kalidas Jo Bhaye Vikhyata। Teri Kripa Drishti Se Mata॥

Meaning: Kalidasa became world-famous solely due to Your compassionate grace.

Tulsi Sur Aadi Vidhaana। Bhaye Aur Jo Gyaani Nana॥

Meaning: Saints like Tulsidas, Surdas, and many other scholars attained wisdom through You.

Tinhahin Na Aur Raheu Avalamba। Keval Kripa Aapki Amba॥

Meaning: They depended on none other than You, O Mother, and rose only through Your grace.

Karahu Kripa Soi Matu Bhavani। Dukhit Deen Nij Daasahi Jaani॥ Meaning: O Mother Bhavani, show mercy upon me, considering me Your humble and sorrowful servant.

Putra Karai Aparaadh Bahoota। Tehi Na Dharai Chit Sundar Mata॥

Meaning: A child commits many mistakes; O Mother, kindly forgive my faults and do not hold them in Your heart.

Raakhu Laaj Janani Ab Meri। Vinay Karun Bahu Bhaanti Ghaneri॥

Meaning:

O Mother, protect my honor. I humbly pray to You in many ways.

Main Anaath Teri Avalamba। Kripa Karau Jai Jai Jagdamba॥

Meaning: I am helpless and depend entirely on You. Show mercy, O Jagadamba—victory to You.

Madhu Kaitabh Jo Ati Balwana। Baahu Yuddh Vishnu Te Thaana॥

Meaning:

The powerful demons Madhu and Kaitabh challenged Lord Vishnu in a fierce battle.

Matu Sahaay Bhayi Tehi Kaala। Buddhi Vipreet Kari Khalhaala॥

Meaning:

At that moment, O Mother, You aided Vishnu by confusing the demons’ intellect, leading to their destruction.

Chand Mund Jo The Vikhyata। Chhan Mahun Sanhaareu Tehi Mata॥

Meaning: You destroyed the infamous demons Chand and Mund within a moment.

Raktbeej Se Samrath Paapi। Sur Muni Hriday Dhara Sab Kaapi॥

Meaning: The powerful sinner Raktbeej caused fear in the hearts of gods and sages alike.

Kaateu Sir Jim Kadali Khamba। Baar Baar Binavun Jagdamba॥

Meaning: You severed his head effortlessly. O Jagadamba, I bow to You again and again.

Jag Prasiddh Jo Shumbh Nishumbha। Chhin Mein Badhe Taahi Tu Amba॥

Meaning: You destroyed the world-famous demons Shumbh and Nishumbh in an instant.

|| Final Doha ||

Mata Suraj Kaanti Tav, Andhkaar Mam Roop। Dooban Te Raksha Karahu, Parun Na Main Bhav-Koop॥

Meaning: O Mother, Your radiance is like the sun, while I am surrounded by darkness. Protect me from drowning in the well of worldly existence.

Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Sunahu Saraswati Maatu। Adham Ramsagarahin Tum, Aashray Deu Punaatu॥

Meaning: Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, O Mother Saraswati. Purify this sinner Ram Sagar by giving him refuge.

Regular recitation of the Saraswati Chalisa nurtures wisdom, sharpens intellect, and removes obstacles in learning. Chant it with faith to receive Maa Saraswati’s lifelong guidance and grace.