Goddess Saraswati

पद्मपत्र विशालाक्षि

(Padmapatra Visalakshi)

Also known as padmapatra visalaksi padyakesaravarnini

Goddess Devi Sarasvati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning. She is often depicted as a graceful figure with four arms, holding a veena, a book, and a rosary, symbolizing her mastery over the arts and sciences. As the consort of Lord Brahma, she plays a vital role in the creation and dissemination of knowledge. This shloka is a prayer to Goddess Devi Sarasvati, invoking her divine protection and blessings. The verse describes her as Padmapatra Visalakshi, highlighting her wide, lotus-like eyes, which symbolize purity and clarity of vision.

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Script: Devanagari (देवनागरी) — also the script of Hindi, Marathi, Nepali and Konkani.

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पद्मपत्र विशालाक्षि पद्यकेसरवर्णिनी।
नित्यं पद्मालया देवी सा मां पातु सरस्वती ।।

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