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HINDU GODDESS - SARASWATI
THE GODDESS OF LEARNING
Saraswati is the Goddess of leaming,
knowledge, and wisdom. The Sanskrit word
sara means "essence" and swa means
"self", thus Saraswati means "the
essence of the self."
Saraswati is represented in Hindu mythology as the divine
consort of Lord Brahma, the Creator of the universe.
Since knowledge is necessary for creation, Saraswati
symbolizes the creative power of Brahma. Goddess Saraswati
is worshipped by all persons interested in knowledge,
especially students, teachers, scholars, and scientists.
In Her popular images and pictures, Goddess Saraswati is
generally depicted with four arms (some pictures may show
only two arms), wearing a white sari and seated on a white
lotus. She holds a book and a rosary in Her rear two hands,
while the front two hands are engaged in the playing of a
lute (veena). Her right leg is shown slightly pushing
against Her left leg. She uses a swan as Her vehicle. There
is a peacock by Her side gazing at her.
The lotus is a symbol of the Supreme Reality, and a white
lotus also denotes supreme knowledge. By sitting on a lotus,
Saraswati signifies that she is Herself rooted in the
Supreme Reality, and symbolizes supreme knowledge. |
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