Saraswati Shloka



The Saraswati Shloka (सरस्वती श्लोक) is a Hindu prayer. It is traditionally chanted by a student before their commencement of studies. It is addressed to Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning and knowledge.

Hymn
The hymn is composed of the following two verses: "vidyārambhaṃ kariṣyāmi siddhirbhavatu me sadā" O Saraswati; salutations to you; you who offers boons; you who takes the form of desires. As I begin my studies, may there always be accomplishment for me.

Variations
Variations of this shloka include:

1.  sarasvatī namastubhyaṃ varade jñānarūpiṇī vidyārambhaṃ kariṣyāmi vinayatbhavatu me sadā

2.  sarasvatī namastubhyaṃ varade vijñānarūpiṇī vidyārambhaṃ kariṣyāmi vinayatbhavatu me sadā

3.  sarasvatī namastubhyaṃ varade jñānavijñānarūpiṇī vidyārambhaṃ kariṣyāmi vinayatbhavatu me sadā