Namaste and hello,
Can someone suggest a good book on Saraswati?
I'm looking for something like how to do puja for her..'
thank you,
Namaste and hello,
Can someone suggest a good book on Saraswati?
I'm looking for something like how to do puja for her..'
thank you,
Last edited by yajvan; 20 August 2014 at 02:23 PM. Reason: added salutation and combined post 2
Namaste Ji,
I do not know if you are born Hindu or you are new to Hinduism.
Puja is ritual worship so some prior knowledge about the procedure is required.
I am not suggesting complex/long methods as they maybe a bit confusing or difficult for you to understand.
1.Take bath and wear clean clothes.
2.Sit in front of the image of the Goddess(if you don't have an image it is ok,you can meditate on a mental image).
3.First pray to Sri Ganesha.
4.You can chant Sri Saraswati Chalisa,in the link below there is the text as well as the chanting.
5.If possible, offer some flowers or fruits.
6.Ask the Goddess to forgive you if you did any mistakes.
*Recitation must never be done after taking any food or drinks i.e. it is best to do Puja immediately after taking bath and wearing washed,dried clean clothes.
*You can offer incense sticks.
*Never do puja in unclean state of body,clothes,surroundings etc.
*Try to calm the mind and concentrate.
Sri Saraswati Chalisa(40 verses on Devi Sri Saraswati)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr64VB9jxkA
Lyrics:
Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi, Jay Sarvagya Amar Avinaasi.
Jay Jay Veenaakar Dhaari, Karati Sadaa Suhans Savaari.
Roop Chaturbhujadhaari Maata, Sakal Vishv Andar Vikhyaata.
Jag Mein Paap Buddhi Jab Hoti, Jabahi Dharm Ki Phiki Jyoti.
Tabahi Maatu Le Nij Avataara, Paap Heen Karati Mahi Taara.
Baalmiki Ji The Baham Gyaani, Tav Prasaad Janie Sansaara.
Raamaayan Jo Rache Banaai, Aadi Kavi Ki Padavi Paai.
Kalidaas Jo Bhaye Vikhyaata, Teri Kripaa Drishti Se Maata.
Tulasi Sur Aadi Vidvaana, Bhaye Aur Jo Gyaani Nana.
Tinhahi Na Aur Raheu Avalamba, Keval Kripa Aapaki Amba.
Karahu Kripa Soi Maatu Bhavaani, Dukhit Din Nij Daasahi Jaani.
Putra Karai Aparaadh Bahuta, Tehi Na dharai Chitt Sundar Maata.
Raakhu Laaj Janani Ab Meri, Vinay Karu Bahu Bhaanti Ghaneri.
Mein Anaath Teri Avalamba, Kripa Karau Jay Jay Jagadamba.
Madhu Kaitabh Jo Ati Balavaana, Baahuyuddh Vishnu Te Thaana.
Samar Hajaar Paanch Mein Ghora, Phir Bhi Mukh Unase Nahi Mora.
Maatu Sahaay Bhai Tehi Kaala, Buddhi Viparit Kari Khalahaala.
Tehi Mrityu Bhai Khal Keri, Purvahu Maatu Manorath Meri.
Chand Mund Jo The Vikhyaata, Chhan Mahu Sanhaareu Tehi Maata.
Raktabij Se Samarath Paapi, Sur-Muni Hriday Dhara Sab Kampi.
Kaateu Sir Jim Kadali Khamba, Baar Baar Binavau Jagadamba.
Jag Prasidhdh Jo Shumbh Nishumbha, Chhin Me Badhe Taahi Tu Amba.
Bharat-Maatu Budhi Phereu Jaai, Ramachandra Banvaas Karaai.
Ehi Vidhi Raavan Vadh Tum Kinha, Sur Nar Muni Sab Kahu Sukh Dinha.
Ko Samarath Tav Yash Gun Gaana, Nigam Anaadi Anant Bakhaana.
Vishnu Rudra Aj Sakahi Na Maari, Jinaki Ho Tum Rakshaakaari.
Rakt Dantika Aur Shataakshi, Naam Apaar Hai Daanav Bhakshi.
Durgam Kaaj Dhara Par Kinha, Durga Naam Sakal Jag Linha.
Durg Aadi Harani Tu Maata, Kripa Karahu Jab Jab Sukhadaata.
Nrip Kopit Jo Maaran Chaahei, Kaanan Mein Ghere Mrig Naahei.
Saagar Madhy Pot Ke Bhange, Ati Toofaan Nahi Kou Sange.
Bhoot Pret Baadha Yaa Dukh Mein, Ho Daridra Athava Sankat Mein.
Naam Jape Mangal Sab Koi, Sanshay Isame Karai Na Koi.
Putrahin Jo Aatur Bhaai, Sabei Chhaandi Puje Ehi Maai.
Karai Path Nit Yah Chaalisa, Hoy Putra Sundar Gun Isa.
Dhupaadik Naivedy Chadhavei, Sankat Rahit Avashy Ho Jaavei.
Bhakti Maatu Ki Karei Hamesha, Nikat Na Aavei Taahi Kalesha.
Bandi Path Kare Shat Baara, Bandi Paash Door Ho Saara.
Karahu Kripa Bhavamukti Bhavaani, Mo Kahn Daas Sadaa Nij Jaani.
Last edited by Ram11; 21 August 2014 at 03:18 AM.
He dances in the golden hall of Chidambaram, Let us worship His rosy anklet girt Feet.
Dear Tirisilex ji,
Namasthe!
Chinmaya Mission publishes a book on saraswati puja. Please look for that.
You might have to query them :
http://www.amazon.com/Saraswati-Cent.../dp/8175972173
You can learn more about prayers, importance and also sanatana dharma from : www.avgsatsang.org
and
www.arshavidyacenter.org
Here is another good starting point:
http://www.arshavidya.org.uk/login.php
you can register freely.
The following is a useful article on prayer itself:
http://www.avgsatsang.org/hhpsds/pdf/Prayers.pdf
Love!
Silence
Come up, O Lions, and shake off the delusion that you are a sheep
Thank you guys for the info..
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