Ya Kundendu Tushara Hara Dhavala: A Beautiful Saraswati Verse

Hi all,

Yaa Kundendu reminds me of my school days where we would recite this in the prayer assembly each morning before classes. It is one of the most beautiful and widely loved verses dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.

Thank you for listening.

Lyrics

Ya Kundendu Tushara Hara Dhavala
Ya Shubhra Vastraavruta
Ya Veena Varadanda Manditakara
Ya Shweta Padmasana
Ya Brahma Achyuta Shankara Prabhritibhir Devaih Sada Poojita
Sa Maam Paatu Saraswati Bhagavati Nihshesha Jaadyaapaha

She who is as fair as a jasmine flower, the moon, or a garland of snow pearls; who is clad in pure white garments; whose hands are adorned with the sacred Veena; who is seated on a white lotus; who is eternally worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and other devas. May Goddess Saraswati protect me and completely remove all lethargy, ignorance, and sluggishness of mind.

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