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Introduction ( Mandala 1, Sukta
3) |
Three mantras of the third sukta of the first mandala are
addressed to Sarasvati. Besides being the mighty river Sarasvati
the goddess of inspiration the power of the inspired word.
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Text (Hymn (1.3)) |
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pāvakā
naĥ sarasvatī
vājebhir
vājinīvatī |
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yajňam vaşhţu
dhiyā vasuĥ |
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chodayitrī
sūnŗtānām
chetantī
sumatīnām |
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yajňam dadhe
sarasvatī |
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maho
arņaĥ
sarasvati pra
chetayati
ketunā |
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dhiyo vishvā
vi rājati |
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Devanagari Text |
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Translation |
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May Sarasvati,
the purifier rich in wealth - the intellect her treasure - desire our sacrifice. |
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Inspirer of the truthful, rouser of the
noble minded, may
Sarasvati accept our worship. |
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Sarasvati,
mighty ocean, she rouses up with her light
and brightens all intellects. |
(12) |
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