Saraswati
Goddess of speech, learning and the artsGoddess of knowledge, speech, music and the arts, Saraswati began as a Vedic river and became the inner river that nourishes the mind. Of all the gods, she alone is honoured by laying our books and instruments at her feet.
A quick reference entry. For the full account, follow the guides below.
Guides and journal
- Who is Saraswati? Deities
Of all the deities of Sanatana Dharma, Saraswati is the only one we are taught never to step on.
- Matangi: The Goddess of the Margins Treatise
She is Matangi , and she is the Tantric form of Saraswati, the goddess of speech and music and learning.
- The Burning and the Colours Treatise
This is the day the season is welcomed, and the goddess of the day is Saraswati .
- The Divine as Music Treatise
Saraswati, the goddess of speech and learning, is shown seated with a book, a rosary and a vina in her hands.