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Sri Saraswati Sarasashanti Sudharasa Stotram

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shree sarasvatee sarasashaanti sudhaarasa stotram'

sakalamangal'avri'ddhividhaayini
sakalasadgunasantatidaayini |
sakalamanjulasaukhyavikaashini
haratu me duritaani sarasvati || 1 ||

amaradaanavamaanavasevitaa
jagati jaad'yaharaa shrutadevataa |
vishadapakshavihangavihaarini
haratu me duritaani sarasvati || 2 ||

pravarapand'itapurushapoojitaa
pravarakaantivibhooshanaraajitaa |
pravaradehavibhaabharamand'itaa
haratu me duritaani sarasvati || 3 ||

sakalasheetamareechisamaananaa
vihitasevakabuddhivikaashanaa |
dhri'takamand'alupustakamaalikaa
haratu me duritaani sarasvatee || 4 ||

sakalamaanasasam'shayahaarini
bhavabhavorjitapaapanivaarini |
sakalasadgunasantatidhaarini
haratu me duritaani sarasvati || 5 ||

prabalavairisamoohavimardini
nri'pasabhaadishumaanavivardhini |
natajanodatasankat'abhedini
haratu me duritaani sarasvati || 6 ||

sakalasadgunabhooshitavigrahaa
nijatanudyutitarjitavigrahaa |
vishadavastradharaavishadadyuti
haratu me duritaani sarasvati || 7 ||

bhavadavaanalashaantitanoonapaa-
-ddhitakarainkri'timantrakri'takri'paa |
bhavikachittavishuddhavidhaayini
haratu me duritaani sarasvati || 8 ||

tanubhri'taam' jad'ataamapahri'tya yaa
vibudhataam' dadate muditaa'rchayaa |
matimataam' jananeeti mataa'trasaa
haratu me duritaani sarasvati || 9 ||

sakalashaastrapayonidhinauh'paraa
vishadakeertidharaa'ngitamoharaa |
jinavaraananapadmanivaasini
haratu me duritaani sarasvati || 10 ||

ittham' shreeshrutadevataabhagavatee vidvajjanaanaam' prasooh'
samyagjnyaanavarapradaa ghanatamonirnaashinee dehinaam |
shreyah' shreevaradaayinee suvidhinaa sampoojitaa sam'stutaa
dushkarmaanyapahri'tya me vidadhataam' samyak shrutam' sarvadaa || 11 ||

iti chirantanaachaarya virachitam' shree sarasvatee sarasashaanti sudhaarasa stotram ||

Meaning

1.    May Goddess Saraswati, who brings all auspiciousness, nurtures virtue, and spreads joy and peace, remove my sins.
    2.    Worshipped by gods, demons, and humans alike, remover of dullness, divine essence of the Vedas — may Saraswati cleanse my heart.
    3.    Adored by the wise, radiant with divine beauty and ornaments, may She dispel my impurities.
    4.    With a face cool as the moon, holding a water-pot, rosary, and book — may Saraswati, the awakener of intellect, purify me.
    5.    She removes doubts from the mind, destroys sins, and sustains a stream of virtue — may Saraswati protect me.
    6.    The destroyer of enemies, strengthener of kings and scholars, remover of afflictions of the devoted — may She protect me.
    7.    Clad in white, radiant, pure, her brilliance scattering darkness — may Saraswati remove all my sins.
    8.    She calms the fire of worldliness, spreads compassion like a mantra, and purifies the minds of beings — may Saraswati bless me.
    9.    She dispels ignorance and grants intelligence; the mother of all wisdom — may Saraswati bring enlightenment.
    10.    She is the ocean of all scriptures, bearer of fame, destroyer of illusion — dwelling in the lotus of the enlightened mind.
    11.    The hymn concludes: worshipping the divine Mother Saraswati with devotion removes all evil and grants pure knowledge, virtue, eloquence, and peace.

Summary:
This Sri Saraswati Sarasashanti Sudharasa Stotram by Chirantanacharya is a gentle stream of devotion to the Goddess of Speech and Wisdom. Each verse ends with the refrain “Haratu me duritani Saraswati” — “May Saraswati remove my afflictions.” It’s a prayer for purity, peace, and insight — asking the Mother to dissolve ignorance, bless speech, and lead the devotee toward the light of true knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Saraswati Sarasashanti Sudharasa Stotram?
It is a sacred hymn dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge and arts. It is composed to bestow peace of mind, wisdom, and virtuous qualities upon devotees.
When and how should one recite this Stotram?
This stotram can be recited daily in the morning after bathing, with a pure mind and devotion. Reciting it during Saraswati Puja or before commencing studies yields special benefits.
What are the main benefits of reciting this Stotram?
Recitation of this stotram enhances knowledge, intellect, eloquence, peace of mind, and virtuous qualities. It also removes sins and brings about mental purification.
Who should recite this Stotram?
Students, teachers, writers, artists, those in professions involving speech, and anyone seeking knowledge and mental peace can recite this stotram.
How many times should this Stotram be recited?
For optimal results, it is advisable to recite it at least 11, 21, or 108 times daily. Consistent recitation with firm resolve is important.
What is the origin of Sri Saraswati Sarasashanti Sudharasa Stotram?
This stotram was composed by ancient acharyas (scholars/preceptors). Its precise original text can be found in various stotra collections within Hinduism.

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