Saraswati Namastubhyam (Saraswati Stotra)
Saraswati namas-tubhyam va-rade kaama-roo-pini
Vidyaa-rambham karishyaami siddhir bhavatu me sadaa
सरस्वती नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि।
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा॥
O Saraswati, I bow to you — the granter of boons, who assumes any form you wish. I am beginning my studies; may I always achieve success.
namaḥ = bow; tubhyam = to you; varadā = granter of boons; kāmarūpiṇī = one who assumes desired forms; vidyārambham = beginning of study; kariṣyāmi = I will do; siddhiḥ = success/perfection; me sadā = always for me.
Before starting any study, exam preparation, or learning a new skill.
Best Time: Before study; Vasant Panchami
Traditional Saraswati stotra; widely used in all Sanskrit and Vedic schools
Pronunciation aid only — not a certified Vedic recitation.