Saraswati Namastubhyam
By Traditional Sanskrit prayer · संस्कृत
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Saraswati Namastubhyam
संस्कृत · Ancient · Shloka
The student's prayer to Saraswati before study.
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सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि। विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा॥
Salutations to you, O Saraswati, granter of boons, fulfiller of wishes. As I begin my studies, may I always meet with success. Recited by students before learning.
The student's prayer to Saraswati before study.
The student's prayer to Saraswati before study.
In depth
Salutations to you, O Saraswati, granter of boons, fulfiller of wishes. As I begin my studies, may I always meet with success. Recited by students before learning.
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