Saraswati, you might have heard this name is singing or knowledge field. but do you know who is Goddess Saraswati? Saraswati, is a Hindu Goddess who is known of learning, wisdom, music and the arts. She is particularly famous as the inventor of Sanskrit language. Her name got its origin from the Sanskrit word which is Saras meaning “fluid”. She was the companion of Brahma who is known as the creator. She helped him from source of abundance. You will always see her picture or Saraswati idol with a swan or a peacock and she holds a palm leaf, a lotus flower, and a vina which is Hindu musical instrument in her hand. Saraswati Maa is also known Bharati, Shatarupa, Vedamata, Brahmi, Sarada, Brahmi, Putkari etc. She is celebrated with festivals such as Vasant Panchmi, Saraswati Puja and in the seventh day of Navratri. Himalayan river which is known as Saraswati River is a symbol of fertility, purification and good fortune.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Saraswati: Stories of Enlightenment and Wisdom
Hindu mythology states that Lord Brahma created the universe and saw that it lacks structure, conception and arrangement. The universe was a total chaos. He made the embodiment of knowledge and creativity out of his mouth and then Saraswati Devi appeared. There are many of the tales related to Maa Saraswati, here are some of the famous stories.
1- Saraswati maa was so beautiful that even Lord Brahma was ready to marry his own daughter. Then he actually got engaged to her. This made Mata Saraswati so uncomfortable that she started to avoid the envious gaze of her own father. This made Saraswati to get into disguise of some animals. In reply to that, Brahma also used to get those disguise equivalent to those female animal. At the end, Goddess cursed his father for this filthy behaviour. After this, earth was filled with lust, longing, sadness etc.
2- After this incident, earth was once again filled with chaos. Then Lord Shiva appeared as the Lord of destruction, Bhairava which made Lord Brahma to regret his actions. It became important to do Yagna to purify his wicked nature. At the end Maa Saraswati was pursued to marry Lord Brahma. The comes in the Gayatri who was made by the God’s favour. You might have heard about the Vedic literature, Gayatri Mantra. This is when maa Saraswati saw her husband with some other lady and cursed him that he wouldn’t be worshipped on earth. We can see the effect of this curse as there are only two temples of Lord Brahma in Pushkar, Rajasthan.
Birth of Goddess Saraswati
There different beliefs related to the birth of Saraswati Maa and each have different perspective on her divine origins. One of the most famous belief is that she got n=birth within the cosmic dance of Hindu Trinity. This story continues where Lord Brahma felt the need of knowledge and wisdom. To fulfil this desire, Lord brahma created Saraswati.
Another belief states that she was born from cosmic ocean which is a symbol of purity and clarity. Her birth from the water symbolises her connection with all creation and sustenance of life.
Worship and celebration
Goddess Saraswati is celebrated during spring. The fifth day known as Panchmi of spring is dedicated to Saraswati Maa. On this day all of the institutions and schools celebrate Saraswati Pooja. People seek her blessings for academic success and intellectual growth. They also offers prayer on other occasions seeking guidance and inspiration in different fields of knowledge and creativity.
Brass saraswati statue
The brass idol of Saraswati Maa holds an important significance in Hinduism. She is known as the deity of wisdom, knowledge, music, arts and learning. These idols are crafted with intricate designs including traditional motifs. Now, this reflects cultural heritage and artistic skills of the artisans. The brass saraswati idol is believed to enhance the intellectual and creative pursuits. It is also the expression of knowledge and wisdom which makes it a perfect choice for gifting to loved ones. Bringing a Saraswati idol will help you connect with the divine blessings of Saraswati Maa to enhance your knowledge and blessings for futher growth.
Conclusion
Saraswati Maa is not just revered in India but in other countries as well. Japan natives seeks blessings of Maa Saraswati and they have a large number of temples that are known as Benzaiten temples. The idea to worship Benzaiten was established during 6ht and 8th century. Begali natives believes that she was the wife of Lord Vishnu and was a patron of science and fine arts including the wife of Lord Brahma. If you are also seeking guidance for your career growth and intellect growth then you must consider a brass saraswati idol which will connect you with her divine blessings.