Spirituality

MahaSaraswati – The Bestower of Wisdom MahaSaraswati (A Part of Tridevi Series)

In this three-blog series, we are discussing the three prime Goddesses, MahaKali, Mahalakshmi and MahaSaraswati. We discuss their roles in a Sadhak’s spiritual journey, their importance and their Sadhana,

Once MahaKali and MahaLakshmi have cleansed us and provided us with the necessary ingredients, MahaSaraswati enters and helps us with the knowledge to move forward. Going back to the first blog in the series, we understood each of the Goddesses importance with the example of cooking.

Let’s look at the importance of wisdom with a realistic example now. Say you are cleansed and have all the Mantras you need, the power you need and the ingredients you need to progress spiritually. However, you don’t know which Mantra to recite how, how many times and for what purpose. You don’t which side to keep the lamp and in which hand to hold the beaded necklace. You don’t know who to make your Ishta Deva and who to make your Guru.

In that case, all that you have is rendered useless. This is where MahaSaraswati comes in and blesses us with the right knowledge. She is worshipped during the seventh, eighth and ninth days of Navratri. 

Let’s now understand her Sadhana – 

Her Bhog and Offerings – 

You can offer her yellow flowers, saffron and turmeric milk, sweets that are yellow in colour, sweet yellow rice and yellow berries.  

Her Sadhana – 

Get up early in the morning preferably before sunrise and take a bath. Wear clean yellow clothes. After you have performed Aarti and offered Bhog to Maa, you can have your food or fruits or water if you are fasting and begin MahaSaraswati’s Sadhana. Sit on your Sadhana Mat, preferably one you have been using for some time now if you are a regular Sadhak so that it is comfortable and familiar for you.

If you are just beginning, pick up a comfortable mat that you can sit on for long hours. Light an earthen lamp filled with Ghee (clarified butter) and place it on your left and take a beaded necklace consisting of 108 beads in your right hand.

Sit in a comfortable position in Padmasana* if possible. If not, you can sit on a chair or couch, but ensure your spine is straight.

Below is the Mantra –

“Om Aim Hreem Kleem Mahasaraswati Devye Namah”

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं महासरस्वती देव्यै नमः

You can do this for 11 Malas (11 rounds of the beaded necklace, one bead counting one Mantra). 

As you chant, pray to MahaSaraswati to bless you with the right wisdom and knowledge so you can move forward wisely. To help you understand what is right for you and which way you shouldn’t go. Ask her to give you clarity of sight and wisdom to choose.  

Once done, you can keep the Mala in your lap, and assume the Mayur Pankh Mudra, do it for three minutes and then open your eyes, thank Maa for all her blessings, thank your Ishta Deva*, Guru, and your parents. 

Now, get up from the mat, fold it, and keep it aside. Make sure you keep the mat at the same place every day and sit at the same place in the same room every day. 

Throughout the day, keep chanting the Mantra in your mind and breathe in deeply, and keep visualizing MahaSaraswati whenever you can.

Disclaimer – Kindly note that these are just suggested guidelines to perform the Sadhana. If you can’t adhere to them and still perform the Sadhana with pure intention and emotion, you will still get the desired result.

If you can follow the guidelines it’s great but even if you can’t please don’t get disheartened and still perform the Sadhana at your convenience. Your emotions, love, and devotion that matters the most in the Sadhana more than the technicalities.

We hope this blog helped you understand the importance of MahaSaraswati and her Sadhana. In case of any queries feel free to write to us at info@chamundaswamiji.com