Among many mantras dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the sacred Saraswati Gayatri Mantra holds a special place as a powerful prayer for awakening the inner intellect.
In Sanatana Dharma, Goddess Saraswati is venerated as the source of Knowledge, Speech, Arts and Wisdom. She is the divine force behind learning and creativity.
When chanted with devotion, the Saraswati Gayatri Mantra invokes the grace of the Devi to give Vak siddhi (power of Speech), Gnana (Knowledge), and sharpened intelligence.
Rooted in the Gayatri Mantra tradition, these mantras can also be chanted to increase clarity, improve memory and mastery over arts and learning.
Devotees can also worship the Goddess with other Saraswati Mantras and Shlokas, each of which further deepens the connection with the divine.
Sri Saraswati Gayatri Mantra in Sanskrit, English with Meaning
ॐ वाग्देव्यैच विद्महे
ब्रह्म-पत्न्यैच धीमहि।
तन्नो वाणी प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Vāgdevyaicha Vidmahe
Brahma-patnyaicha Dhīmahi।
Tanno Vāṇīḥ Prachodayāt॥
Meaning: I meditate on Goddess Vagdevi (a form of Goddess Saraswati associated with speech power). I contemplate on you, the divine consort of Lord Brahma. May that Goddess Vani (another name of Devi Saraswati) illuminate my intellect.
ॐ ऐं वाग्देव्यै विद्महे
कामराजाय धीमहि ।
तन्नो देवी प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Aiṃ Vākdevyai Vidmahe
Kāmarājāya Dhīmahi।
Tanno Devī Pracodayāt॥
Meaning: Om, I meditate on Goddess Vagdevi (the Goddess of Speech), the one associated with Aim beeja. I contemplate on you, the ruler of desires (indicating her bestowing nature). May the Devi Saraswati illuminate my intellect.
Japa Sankhya
The recommended Japa Sankhya for this Mantra is 1,25000 times.
For regular japa, in order to get the desires fulfilled, devotees can also recite the Saraswati Gayatri Mantra 1008 times for a Mandala period or until the wishes are fulfilled.
For worship during puja 16. 21, 108 counts are good to proceed.
Saraswati Gayatri Mantra Benefits
Chanting the Saraswati mantras daily brings big changes and an overall improvement in one’s ability. The main benefits one obtains by chanting this Mantra are
- Bestows you with the blessings of Goddess Saraswati.
- Awakens intuitive Knowledge and deeper understanding.
- Purifies and elevates Speech.
- Dispels darkness from the mind.
- Sharper memory and concentration.
- Focused and calm mind.
- Improved clarity of Speech Brings you spiritually close to Devi Saraswati.
