Complete Guide to Agastya Saraswati Stotram
Introduction to Agastya Saraswati Stotram
Agastya Saraswati Stotram is an ancient and highly revered hymn composed by the great Vedic sage Agastya in praise of Goddess Saraswati. Sage Agastya, known for his extraordinary wisdom and spiritual accomplishments, composed this stotram to invoke the divine Mother of knowledge for the upliftment of humanity's intellectual and spiritual faculties.
Spiritual Significance of Agastya Saraswati Stotram
Being composed by Sage Agastya — one of the Saptarishis (seven great sages) — this stotram carries immense spiritual potency. Agastya's deep connection with Vedic knowledge and his role in spreading civilization to southern India make this composition particularly powerful for those seeking mastery over sacred knowledge and scriptural wisdom.
Agastya Saraswati Stotram Lyrics
॥ श्री सरस्वती स्तोत्रम् ॥
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना।
या ब्रह्माच्युतशङ्करप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा पूजिता
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥1॥
दोर्भिर्युक्ता चतुर्भिः स्फटिकमणिनिभैरक्षमालान्दधाना
हस्तेनैकेन पद्मं सितमपि च शुकं पुस्तकं चापरेण।
भासा कुन्देन्दुशङ्खस्फटिकमणिनिभा भासमानाऽसमाना
सा मे वाग्देवतेयं निवसतु वदने सर्वदा सुप्रसन्ना॥2॥
सुरासुरसेवितपादपङ्कजा
करे विराजत्कमनीयपुस्तका।
विरिञ्चिपत्नी कमलासनस्थिता
सरस्वती नृत्यतु वाचि मे सदा॥3॥
सरस्वती सरसिजकेसरप्रभा
तपस्विनी सितकमलासनप्रिया।
घनस्तनी कमलविलोललोचना
मनस्विनी भवतु वरप्रसादिनी॥4॥
सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि।
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा॥5॥
सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं सर्वदेवि नमो नमः।
शान्तरूपे शशिधरे सर्वयोगे नमो नमः॥6॥
नित्यानन्दे निराधारे निष्कलायै नमो नमः।
विद्याधरे विशालाक्षि शुद्धज्ञाने नमो नमः॥7॥
शुद्धस्फटिकरूपायै सूक्ष्मरूपे नमो नमः।
शब्दब्रह्मि चतुर्हस्ते सर्वसिद्ध्यै नमो नमः॥8॥
मुक्तालङ्कृतसर्वाङ्ग्यै मूलाधारे नमो नमः।
मूलमन्त्रस्वरूपायै मूलशक्त्यै नमो नमः॥9॥
मनो मणिमहायोगे वागीश्वरि नमो नमः।
वाग्भ्यै वरदहस्तायै वरदायै नमो नमः॥10॥
वेदायै वेदरूपायै वेदान्तायै नमो नमः।
गुणदोषविवर्जिन्यै गुणदीप्त्यै नमो नमः॥11॥
सर्वज्ञाने सदानन्दे सर्वरूपे नमो नमः।
सम्पन्नायै कुमार्यै च सर्वज्ञे नमो नमः॥12॥
योगानार्य उमादेव्यै योगानन्दे नमो नमः।
दिव्यज्ञान त्रिनेत्रायै दिव्यमूर्त्यै नमो नमः॥13॥
अर्धचन्द्रजटाधारि चन्द्रबिम्बे नमो नमः।
चन्द्रादित्यजटाधारि चन्द्रबिम्बे नमो नमः॥14॥
अणुरूपे महारूपे विश्वरूपे नमो नमः।
अणिमाद्यष्टसिद्ध्यायै आनन्दायै नमो नमः॥15॥
ज्ञानविज्ञानरूपायै ज्ञानमूर्ते नमो नमः।
नानाशास्त्रस्वरूपायै नानारूपे नमो नमः॥16॥
पद्मदा पद्मवंशा च पद्मरूपे नमो नमः।
परमेष्ठ्यै परामूर्त्यै नमस्ते पापनाशिनि॥17॥
महादेव्यै महाकाल्यै महालक्ष्म्यै नमो नमः।
ब्रह्मविष्णुशिवायै च ब्रह्मनार्यै नमो नमः॥18॥
कमलाकरपुष्पा च कामरूपे नमो नमः।
कपालि कर्मदीप्तायै कर्मदायै नमो नमः॥19॥
सायं प्रातः पठेन्नित्यं षण्मासात् सिद्धिरुच्यते।
चोरव्याघ्रभयं नास्ति पठतां शृण्वतामपि॥20॥
इत्थं सरस्वतीस्तोत्रम् अगस्त्यमुनिवाचकम्।
सर्वसिद्धिकरं नॄणां सर्वपापप्रणाशणम्॥21॥
॥ इति श्री अगस्त्यमुनिप्रोक्तं सरस्वतीस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
॥ Shree Saraswati Stotram ॥
Yaa Kunda-Indu-Tussaara-Haara-Dhavalaa Yaa Shubhra-Vastra-Aavrtaa
Yaa Viinnaa-Vara-Danndda-Mannddita-Karaa Yaa Shveta-Padma-Aasanaa।
Yaa Brahmaa-Achyuta-Shankara-Prabhrtibhir-Devaih Sadaa Puujitaa
Saa Maam Paatu Sarasvati Bhagavatii Nihshessa-Jaaddya-Apahaa॥1॥
Dorbhiryuktaa Caturbhih Sphattika-Manni-Nibhair-Akssamaalaan-Dadhaanaa
Hastenaikena Padmam Sitamapi Ca Shukam Pustakam Ca-Aperanna।
Bhaasaa Kunda-Indu-Shangkha-Sphattika-Manni-Nibhaa Bhaasamaana-Asamaanaa
Saa Me Vaag-Devata-Yam Nivasatu Vadane Sarvadaa Suprasannaa॥2॥
Sura-Asura-Sevita-Paada-Pangkajaa
Kare Viraajat-Kamaniiya-Pustakaa।
Virin.ci-Patnii Kamala-Aasana-Sthitaa
Sarasvatii Nrtyatu Vaaci Me Sadaa॥3॥
Sarasvatii Sarasija-Kesara-Prabhaa
Tapasvinii Sita-Kamala-Aasana-Priyaa।
Ghana-Stanii Kamala-Vilolalocanaa
Manasvinii Bhavatu Vara-Prasaadinii॥4॥
Sarasvatii Namastubhyam Vara-De Kaama-Ruupinni।
Vidya-Arambham Karissyaami Siddhir-Bhavatu Me Sadaa॥5॥
Sarasvatii Namastubhyam Sarva-Devi Namo Namah।
Shaanta-Ruupe Shashi-Dhare Sarva-Yoge Namo Namah॥6॥
Nitya-Aanande Nira-Adhaare Nisskalaayai Namo Namah।
Vidyaa-Dhare Vishaala-Akssi Shuddha-Jnyaane Namo Namah॥7॥
Shuddha-Sphattika-Ruupaayai Suukssma-Ruupe Namo Namah।
Shabdabrahmi Catur-Haste Sarva-Siddhyai Namo Namah॥8॥
Mukta-Alangkrta-Sarva-Anggyai Muula-Adhaare Namo Namah।
Muula-Mantra-Svaruupaayai Muula-Shaktyai Namo Namah॥9॥
Mano Manni-Mahaa-Yoge Vaag-Iishvari Namo Namah।
Vaagbhyai Vara-Da-Hastaayai Varadaayai Namo Namah॥10॥
Vedaayai Veda-Ruupaayai Vedaantaayai Namo Namah।
Gunna-Dossa-Vivarjinyai Gunna-Diiptyai Namo Namah॥11॥
Sarva-Jnyaane Sada-Aanande Sarva-Ruupe Namo Namah।
Sampannaayai Kumaaryai Ca Sarvajnye Namo Namah॥12॥
Yogaan-Aarya Umaa-Devyai Yoga-Anande Namo Namah।
Divya-Jnyaana Tri-Netraayai Divya-Muurtyai Namo Namah॥13॥
Ardha-Candra-Jattaa-Dhaari Candra-Bimbe Namo Namah।
Candra-Aditya-Jattaa-Dhaari Candra-Bimbe Namo Namah॥14॥
Annu-Ruupe Mahaa-Ruupe Vishva-Ruupe Namo Namah।
Annima-Ady-Asstta-Siddhyaayai Aanandaayai Namo Namah॥15॥
Jnyaana-Vijnyaana-Ruupaayai Jnyaana-Muurte Namo Namah।
Naanaa-Shaastra-Svaruupaayai Naanaa-Ruupe Namo Namah॥16॥
Padma-Daa Padma-Vamshaa Ca Padma-Ruupe Namo Namah।
Paramesstthyai Paraa-Muurtyai Namaste Paapa-Naashini॥17॥
Mahaa-Devyai Mahaakaalyai Mahaalakssmyai Namo Namah।
Brahma-Vissnnu-Shivaayai Ca Brahmanaaryai Namo Namah॥18॥
Kamala-Aakara-Pusspaa Ca Kaama-Ruupe Namo Namah।
Kapaali Karma-Diiptaayai Karma-Daayai Namo Namah॥19॥
Saayam Praatah Patthen-Nityam Ssann-Maasaat Siddhir-Ucyate।
Cora-Vyaaghra-Bhayam Na-Asti Patthataam Shrnnvataam-Api॥20॥
Ittham Sarasvatii-Stotram Agastya-Muni-Vaacakam।
Sarva-Siddhi-Karam Nrrnnaam Sarva-Paapa-Prannaashannam॥21॥
॥ Iti Shree Agastyamuni Proktam Saraswati Stotram Sampurnam ॥
Verse-by-Verse Meaning of Agastya Saraswati Stotram
1 First Verse
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना।
या ब्रह्माच्युतशङ्करप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा पूजिता
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना।
या ब्रह्माच्युतशङ्करप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा पूजिता
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥
Word Meanings: या (Ya) = she who; कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला (Kunda-indu-tushara-hara-dhavala) = white as jasmine, moon, and frost garland; शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता (Shubhra-vastra-avrita) = clad in white garments; वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा (Vina-vara-danda-mandita-kara) = hands adorned with the excellent staff of the Veena; श्वेतपद्मासना (Shveta-padma-asana) = seated on a white lotus; ब्रह्माच्युतशङ्करप्रभृतिभिः (Brahma-Achyuta-Shankara-prabhritibhih) = by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and others; देवैः सदा पूजिता (Devaih sada pujita) = always worshipped by gods; निःशेषजाड्यापहा (Nihshesha-jadya-apaha) = remover of all ignorance
Translation: May that Goddess Saraswati protect me — she who is white as jasmine, moon, and frost garland, clad in white garments, whose hands are adorned with the Veena, seated on a white lotus, always worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and all gods — the remover of all ignorance.
2 Second Verse
दोर्भिर्युक्ता चतुर्भिः स्फटिकमणिनिभैरक्षमालान्दधाना
हस्तेनैकेन पद्मं सितमपि च शुकं पुस्तकं चापरेण।
भासा कुन्देन्दुशङ्खस्फटिकमणिनिभा भासमानाऽसमाना
सा मे वाग्देवतेयं निवसतु वदने सर्वदा सुप्रसन्ना॥
हस्तेनैकेन पद्मं सितमपि च शुकं पुस्तकं चापरेण।
भासा कुन्देन्दुशङ्खस्फटिकमणिनिभा भासमानाऽसमाना
सा मे वाग्देवतेयं निवसतु वदने सर्वदा सुप्रसन्ना॥
Word Meanings: दोर्भिः (Dorbhih) = with arms; चतुर्भिः (Chaturbhih) = four; स्फटिकमणिनिभैः (Sphatika-mani-nibhaih) = resembling crystal gems; अक्षमालान् (Akshamalan) = rosary beads; दधाना (Dadhana) = holding; पद्मम् सितम् (Padmam sitam) = white lotus; शुकम् (Shukam) = parrot; पुस्तकम् (Pustakam) = book; कुन्देन्दुशङ्खस्फटिकमणिनिभा (Kunda-indu-shankha-sphatika-mani-nibha) = resembling jasmine, moon, conch, and crystal; भासमाना (Bhasamana) = shining; असमाना (Asamana) = incomparable; वाग्देवता (Vagdevata) = goddess of speech; निवसतु (Nivasatu) = may she dwell; वदने (Vadane) = on my tongue
Translation: May the Goddess of Speech, ever-pleased, dwell on my tongue — she who has four crystal-like arms holding a rosary, white lotus, parrot, and book, shining with incomparable radiance resembling jasmine, moon, conch, and crystal.
3 Third Verse
सुरासुरसेवितपादपङ्कजा कारे विराजत्कमनीयपुस्तका।
विरिञ्चिपत्नी कमलासनस्थिता सरस्वती नृत्यतु वाचि मे सदा॥
विरिञ्चिपत्नी कमलासनस्थिता सरस्वती नृत्यतु वाचि मे सदा॥
Word Meanings: सुरासुरसेवितपादपङ्कजा (Sura-asura-sevita-pada-pankaja) = whose lotus feet are served by gods and demons; करे (Kare) = in hand; विराजत् (Virajat) = shining; कमनीयपुस्तका (Kamaniya-pustaka) = with a beautiful book; विरिञ्चिपत्नी (Virinchi-patni) = wife of Brahma; कमलासनस्थिता (Kamalasana-sthita) = seated on a lotus; नृत्यतु (Nrityatu) = may she dance; वाचि (Vachi) = on my speech; मे (Me) = my; सदा (Sada) = always
Translation: May Saraswati, whose lotus feet are served by both gods and demons, who holds a beautiful book in her hand, the consort of Brahma, seated on a lotus — may she always dance upon my speech.
4 Fourth Verse
सरस्वती सरसिजकेसरप्रभा तपस्विनी सितकमलासनप्रिया।
घनस्तनी कमलविलोललोचना मनस्विनी भवतु वरप्रसादिनी॥
घनस्तनी कमलविलोललोचना मनस्विनी भवतु वरप्रसादिनी॥
Word Meanings: सरसिजकेसरप्रभा (Sarasija-kesara-prabha) = with the radiance of lotus filaments; तपस्विनी (Tapasvini) = the ascetic one; सितकमलासनप्रिया (Sita-kamala-asana-priya) = fond of a white lotus seat; घनस्तनी (Ghanastani) = full-bosomed; कमलविलोललोचना (Kamala-vilola-lochana) = with eyes playful like lotuses; मनस्विनी (Manasvini) = the wise/dignified one; वरप्रसादिनी (Vara-prasadini) = bestower of excellent grace
Translation: May Saraswati — radiant as lotus filaments, ascetic, fond of a white lotus seat, full-bosomed, with playful lotus-like eyes, the dignified one — bestow her excellent grace upon me.
5 Fifth Verse
सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि।
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा॥
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा॥
Word Meanings: सरस्वति (Sarasvati) = O Saraswati; नमस्तुभ्यम् (Namastubhyam) = salutations to You; वरदे (Varade) = O boon-granting one; कामरूपिणि (Kamarupini) = O one who takes desired forms; विद्यारम्भम् (Vidyarambham) = the beginning of learning; करिष्यामि (Karishyami) = I shall undertake; सिद्धिः (Siddhih) = success; भवतु (Bhavatu) = may there be; मे (Me) = my; सदा (Sada) = always
Translation: O Saraswati, salutations to You, O granter of boons, O one who takes desired forms! I am about to begin my studies — may there always be success for me.
6 Sixth Verse
सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं सर्वदेवि नमो नमः।
शान्तरूपे शशिधरे सर्वयोगे नमो नमः॥
शान्तरूपे शशिधरे सर्वयोगे नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: सर्वदेवि (Sarvadevi) = O Goddess of all; शान्तरूपे (Shanta-rupe) = O one of peaceful form; शशिधरे (Shashidhare) = O bearer of the moon; सर्वयोगे (Sarvayoge) = O one who is all yoga/union; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = salutations again and again
Translation: Salutations to You, O Saraswati! Salutations to You, O Goddess of all! Salutations to You of peaceful form, O bearer of the moon, O embodiment of all yoga!
7 Seventh Verse
नित्यानन्दे निराधारे निष्कलायै नमो नमः।
विद्याधरे विशालाक्षि शुद्धज्ञाने नमो नमः॥
विद्याधरे विशालाक्षि शुद्धज्ञाने नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: नित्यानन्दे (Nityanande) = O eternal bliss; निराधारे (Niradhare) = O one without support (self-existent); निष्कलायै (Nishkalayai) = O one without parts/indivisible; विद्याधरे (Vidyadhare) = O bearer of knowledge; विशालाक्षि (Vishalakshi) = O wide-eyed one; शुद्धज्ञाने (Shuddha-jnane) = O pure knowledge
Translation: Salutations to the one who is eternal bliss, self-existent, and indivisible! Salutations to the bearer of knowledge, the wide-eyed one, O embodiment of pure knowledge!
8 Eighth Verse
शुद्धस्फटिकरूपायै सूक्ष्मरूपे नमो नमः।
शब्दब्रह्मि चतुर्हस्ते सर्वसिद्ध्यै नमो नमः॥
शब्दब्रह्मि चतुर्हस्ते सर्वसिद्ध्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: शुद्धस्फटिकरूपायै (Shuddha-sphatika-rupayai) = O one whose form is of pure crystal; सूक्ष्मरूपे (Sukshma-rupe) = O one of subtle form; शब्दब्रह्मि (Shabda-brahmi) = O embodiment of the sound-Brahman; चतुर्हस्ते (Chaturhaste) = O four-armed one; सर्वसिद्ध्यै (Sarvasiddhyai) = O one who grants all accomplishments
Translation: Salutations to the one whose form is like pure crystal, O one of subtle form! Salutations to the embodiment of Shabda Brahman (the sound-absolute), the four-armed one who bestows all accomplishments!
9 Ninth Verse
मुक्तालङ्कृतसर्वाङ्ग्यै मूलाधारे नमो नमः।
मूलमन्त्रस्वरूपायै मूलशक्त्यै नमो नमः॥
मूलमन्त्रस्वरूपायै मूलशक्त्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: मुक्तालङ्कृतसर्वाङ्ग्यै (Mukta-alankrita-sarvāngyai) = O one whose entire body is adorned with pearls; मूलाधारे (Muladhare) = O foundation/root support; मूलमन्त्रस्वरूपायै (Mula-mantra-svarupayai) = O one whose form is the root mantra; मूलशक्त्यै (Mula-shaktyai) = O primal power
Translation: Salutations to the one whose entire body is adorned with pearls, O foundation of all! Salutations to the one who is the root mantra itself, O primal power!
10 Tenth Verse
मनोमणिमहायोगे वागीश्वरि नमो नमः।
वाग्भ्यै वरदहस्तायै वरदायै नमो नमः॥
वाग्भ्यै वरदहस्तायै वरदायै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: मनोमणिमहायोगे (Mano-mani-maha-yoge) = O great yoga of the mind-jewel; वागीश्वरि (Vagishvari) = O queen of speech; वाग्भ्यै (Vagbhyai) = to Vak (speech); वरदहस्तायै (Varada-hastayai) = O one with boon-granting hands; वरदायै (Varadayai) = O bestower of boons
Translation: Salutations to the queen of speech, O great yoga of the jewel-mind! Salutations to Vak (speech itself), O one with boon-granting hands, O bestower of boons!
11 Eleventh Verse
वेदायै वेदरूपायै वेदान्तायै नमो नमः।
गुणदोषविवर्जिन्यै गुणदीप्त्यै नमो नमः॥
गुणदोषविवर्जिन्यै गुणदीप्त्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: वेदायै (Vedayai) = to the Veda; वेदरूपायै (Veda-rupayai) = O form of the Vedas; वेदान्तायै (Vedantayai) = O Vedanta itself; गुणदोषविवर्जिन्यै (Guna-dosha-vivarjinyai) = O one free from qualities and defects; गुणदीप्त्यै (Guna-diptyai) = O one radiant with virtues
Translation: Salutations to the Veda, O form of the Vedas, O Vedanta itself! Salutations to the one free from all qualities and defects, O one radiant with virtues!
12 Twelfth Verse
सर्वज्ञाने सदानन्दे सर्वरूपे नमो नमः।
सम्पन्नायै कुमार्यै च सर्वज्ञे ते नमो नमः॥
सम्पन्नायै कुमार्यै च सर्वज्ञे ते नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: सर्वज्ञाने (Sarvajnane) = O all-knowledge; सदानन्दे (Sadanande) = O ever-blissful one; सर्वरूपे (Sarvarupe) = O one of all forms; सम्पन्नायै (Sampannayai) = O accomplished one; कुमार्यै (Kumaryai) = O maiden; सर्वज्ञे (Sarvajne) = O omniscient one
Translation: Salutations to the all-knowing, ever-blissful one of all forms! Salutations to the accomplished maiden, O omniscient one!
13 Thirteenth Verse
योगानार्यउमादेव्यै योगानन्दे नमो नमः।
दिव्यज्ञान त्रिनेत्रायै दिव्यमूर्त्यै नमो नमः॥
दिव्यज्ञान त्रिनेत्रायै दिव्यमूर्त्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: योगानार्य (Yoganarya) = O noble one of yoga; उमादेव्यै (Umadevyai) = O Goddess Uma; योगानन्दे (Yoganande) = O bliss of yoga; दिव्यज्ञान (Divya-jnana) = divine knowledge; त्रिनेत्रायै (Trinetrayai) = O three-eyed one; दिव्यमूर्त्यै (Divya-murtyai) = O divine form
Translation: Salutations to the noble Goddess Uma, O bliss of yoga! Salutations to the three-eyed one of divine knowledge, O divine form!
14 Fourteenth Verse
अर्धचन्द्रजटाधारि चन्द्रबिम्बे नमो नमः।
चन्द्रादित्यजटाधारि चन्द्रबिम्बे नमो नमः॥
चन्द्रादित्यजटाधारि चन्द्रबिम्बे नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: अर्धचन्द्रजटाधारि (Ardha-chandra-jata-dhari) = O one who wears a crescent moon in her matted hair; चन्द्रबिम्बे (Chandra-bimbe) = O one like the disc of the moon; चन्द्रादित्यजटाधारि (Chandra-aditya-jata-dhari) = O one who wears both moon and sun in her matted hair
Translation: Salutations to the one who wears a crescent moon in her matted locks, O one like the moon's disc! Salutations to the one who wears both moon and sun in her matted hair, O moon-disc!
15 Fifteenth Verse
अणुरूपे महारूपे विश्वरूपे नमो नमः।
अणिमाद्यष्टसिद्ध्यायै आनन्दायै नमो नमः॥
अणिमाद्यष्टसिद्ध्यायै आनन्दायै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: अणुरूपे (Anu-rupe) = O one of atomic form; महारूपे (Maha-rupe) = O one of great form; विश्वरूपे (Vishva-rupe) = O one of cosmic form; अणिमाद्यष्टसिद्ध्यायै (Animadyashta-siddhyayai) = O one who bestows the eight powers beginning with Anima; आनन्दायै (Anandayai) = O bliss
Translation: Salutations to the one of atomic, great, and cosmic form! Salutations to the one who bestows the eight supernatural powers (Anima etc.), O embodiment of bliss!
16 Sixteenth Verse
ज्ञानविज्ञानरूपायै ज्ञानमूर्ते नमो नमः।
नानाशास्त्रस्वरूपायै नानारूपे नमो नमः॥
नानाशास्त्रस्वरूपायै नानारूपे नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: ज्ञानविज्ञानरूपायै (Jnana-vijnana-rupayai) = O form of knowledge and science; ज्ञानमूर्ते (Jnana-murte) = O embodiment of knowledge; नानाशास्त्रस्वरूपायै (Nana-shastra-svarupayai) = O form of various scriptures/sciences; नानारूपे (Nana-rupe) = O one of many forms
Translation: Salutations to the form of knowledge and science, O embodiment of knowledge! Salutations to the form of various scriptures and sciences, O one of many forms!
17 Seventeenth Verse
पद्मदा पद्मवंशा च पद्मरूपे नमो नमः।
परमेष्ठ्यै परामूर्त्यै नमस्ते पापनाशिनि॥
परमेष्ठ्यै परामूर्त्यै नमस्ते पापनाशिनि॥
Word Meanings: पद्मदा (Padmada) = O giver of lotuses; पद्मवंशा (Padmavamsha) = O one of the lotus lineage; पद्मरूपे (Padma-rupe) = O lotus form; परमेष्ठ्यै (Parameshtyai) = O supreme one; परामूर्त्यै (Para-murtyai) = O transcendent form; पापनाशिनि (Papa-nashini) = O destroyer of sins
Translation: Salutations to the giver of lotuses, of the lotus lineage, O lotus form! Salutations to the supreme, transcendent form, O destroyer of sins!
18 Eighteenth Verse
महादेव्यै महाकाल्यै महालक्ष्म्यै नमो नमः।
ब्रह्मविष्णुशिवायै च ब्रह्मनार्यै नमो नमः॥
ब्रह्मविष्णुशिवायै च ब्रह्मनार्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: महादेव्यै (Mahadevyai) = O great Goddess; महाकाल्यै (Mahakalyai) = O Mahakali; महालक्ष्म्यै (Mahalakshmyai) = O Mahalakshmi; ब्रह्मविष्णुशिवायै (Brahma-Vishnu-Shivayai) = O embodiment of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva; ब्रह्मनार्यै (Brahmānāryai) = O consort of Brahma
Translation: Salutations to the great Goddess, to Mahakali, to Mahalakshmi! Salutations to the one who is Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva combined, O consort of Brahma!
19 Nineteenth Verse
कमलाकरपुष्पा च कामरूपे नमो नमः।
कपालि कर्मदीप्तायै कर्मदायै नमो नमः॥
कपालि कर्मदीप्तायै कर्मदायै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: कमलाकरपुष्पा (Kamalakara-pushpa) = O one with lotus-like blossoms; कामरूपे (Kamarupe) = O one who takes any desired form; कपालि (Kapali) = O skull-bearer; कर्मदीप्तायै (Karma-diptayai) = O one blazing with (the fruits of) action; कर्मदायै (Karmadayai) = O bestower of (the fruits of) action
Translation: Salutations to the one adorned with lotus blossoms, O one who takes any desired form! Salutations to the skull-bearer, O one blazing with karma, O bestower of the fruits of action!
✦ Phala Shruti (Verse 20)
सायं प्रातः पठेन्नित्यं षण्मासात् सिद्धिरुच्यते।
चोरव्याघ्रभयं नास्ति पठतां शृण्वतामपि॥
चोरव्याघ्रभयं नास्ति पठतां शृण्वतामपि॥
Word Meanings: सायम् (Sayam) = in the evening; प्रातः (Pratah) = in the morning; पठेत् (Pathet) = should recite; नित्यम् (Nityam) = daily; षण्मासात् (Shanmasat) = within six months; सिद्धिः (Siddhih) = accomplishment; उच्यते (Uchyate) = is said; चोरव्याघ्रभयम् (Chora-vyaghra-bhayam) = fear of thieves and tigers; नास्ति (Nasti) = is not; पठताम् (Pathatam) = for those who recite; शृण्वताम् अपि (Shrinvatam api) = even for those who listen
Translation: One who recites this daily, morning and evening, attains accomplishment within six months. Neither the fear of thieves nor tigers exists for those who recite or even listen to this stotra.
✦ Phala Shruti (Verse 21)
इत्थं सरस्वतीस्तोत्रम् अगस्त्यमुनिवाचकम्।
सर्वसिद्धिकरं नॄणां सर्वपापप्रणाशणम्॥
सर्वसिद्धिकरं नॄणां सर्वपापप्रणाशणम्॥
Word Meanings: इत्थम् (Ittham) = thus; सरस्वतीस्तोत्रम् (Sarasvati-stotram) = the Saraswati hymn; अगस्त्यमुनिवाचकम् (Agastya-muni-vachakam) = spoken by sage Agastya; सर्वसिद्धिकरम् (Sarva-siddhi-karam) = bestowing all accomplishments; नृणाम् (Nrinam) = for humans; सर्वपापप्रणाशनम् (Sarva-papa-pranashanam) = destroyer of all sins
Translation: Thus concludes the Saraswati Stotra spoken by sage Agastya — the bestower of all accomplishments for humans and the destroyer of all sins.
Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Agastya Saraswati Stotram
Spiritual Growth
- Divine Grace: Attracts the special blessings and protection of Goddess Saraswati
- Inner Peace: Brings tranquility and contentment to the mind
- Positive Energy: Develops an attitude of gratitude and spiritual awareness
- Spiritual Progress: Enhances devotion and deepens spiritual understanding
Material and Worldly Benefits
- Obstacle Removal: Clears impediments from the path of progress
- Success: Enhances success in academic, professional, and personal endeavors
- Protection: Provides divine protection from negative forces and energies
- Family Harmony: Promotes peace and understanding among family members
Health and Well-being
- Mental Clarity: Enhances focus, concentration, and decision-making
- Stress Relief: Reduces anxiety and promotes emotional balance
- Physical Vitality: Supports overall health and well-being
- Karmic Purification: Helps dissolve accumulated negative karma
How to Chant Agastya Saraswati Stotram: Complete Guide
Preparation for Chanting
- Personal Cleanliness: Take a bath and wear clean clothes
- Sacred Space: Sit in a clean, quiet place facing east or north
- Deity Image: Place an image or idol of Goddess Saraswati before you
- Light a Lamp: Light a ghee or sesame oil lamp for auspiciousness
- Mental Preparation: Calm the mind with a few minutes of deep breathing
Step-by-Step Chanting Process
- Invocation: Begin with a brief prayer to Goddess Saraswati
- Sankalpa: State your intention (spiritual growth, protection, or specific purpose)
- Recitation: Chant the stotram with clear pronunciation and devotional feeling
- Meditation: After chanting, sit quietly and meditate on the deity's form
- Prayer: Offer your heartfelt prayers and express gratitude
Important Guidelines
- Maintain regularity — daily practice yields the best results
- Chant with genuine devotion rather than mere mechanical repetition
- Try to understand the meaning of the verses for deeper spiritual impact
- Maintain a vegetarian diet on days of special devotion
- Share the merit of your practice by praying for the welfare of all beings
Best Times to Recite Agastya Saraswati Stotram
Daily Practice
- Early Morning: Brahma Muhurta (4:00 - 6:00 AM) for maximum spiritual benefit
- Evening: During sunset (Sandhya Kaal) for divine blessings
- Before Sleep: For peaceful rest and divine protection through the night
Special Occasions
- Festival Days: During festivals associated with Goddess Saraswati
- Ekadashi: Auspicious for spiritual practices and vrat observances
- Purnima (Full Moon): Enhanced spiritual energy for meditation and chanting
- Amavasya (New Moon): For removal of negative influences and karmic cleansing
Frequently Asked Questions about Agastya Saraswati Stotram
What is the Agastya Saraswati Stotram?
The Agastya Saraswati Stotram (अगस्त्य सरस्वती स्तोत्रम्) is a sacred hymn composed by the great Sage Agastya in praise of Goddess Saraswati. Sage Agastya, known as the father of Tamil language and the sage who crossed the Vindhya mountains, composed this stotram to invoke Saraswati's blessings for knowledge, eloquence, and the mastery of all sciences. The stotram carries the spiritual authority of one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages).
Who was Sage Agastya?
Sage Agastya (अगस्त्य) is one of the most revered sages in Hindu tradition. He is one of the Saptarishis, the husband of Lopamudra, and is credited with bringing Vedic culture to South India. He is the legendary author of several Rigvedic hymns, the Agastya Samhita, and is considered the father of the Tamil language and Siddha medicine. His authorship adds immense scriptural potency to this Saraswati stotram.
When should one recite the Agastya Saraswati Stotram?
This stotram is particularly powerful during Vasant Panchami, Navaratri, and before any significant learning or scholarly endeavor. It is ideal for morning recitation (Brahma Muhurta), on Thursdays and Fridays, and during the month of Magha (January-February). Students should recite it before examinations, and scholars before important research work or publications. It is also chanted during Upanayana (sacred thread) ceremonies.
What are the benefits of the Agastya Saraswati Stotram?
This stotram grants exceptional memory, intellectual sharpness, mastery of languages, eloquence in speech, and proficiency in all branches of knowledge. Being composed by Sage Agastya — who mastered the Vedas and created an entirely new language — it carries special power for language learning and literary accomplishments. It also bestows wisdom, removes speech impediments, and grants success in competitive examinations.
What makes this stotram unique among Saraswati hymns?
Its authorship by Sage Agastya gives it a unique character — it carries the blessings of a sage who himself was a supreme master of knowledge and language. While other Saraswati stotrams focus on worship, this one carries the energy of a realized sage who had perfected all branches of learning. It is particularly revered in South Indian traditions owing to Agastya's deep connection with the Tamil language, Siddha traditions, and Southern Vedic scholarship.