Origin and Existence of Devi Saraswati – Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom

While the male form of God (Deva) is associated with strength and protection, most of the female forms have represented sensible characteristics and power such as wisdom, wealth, healing, food etc. Amongst them a certain Goddess (Devi) has established herself as an important figure for what she represents (knowledge and wisdom) and how she appears (calm and in her own world) is Goddess Saraswati.

Saraswati – The literal meaning

Adored by her followers in search of excellence in wisdom, education , music and an independent lady, the name Saraswati came from “saras” (meaning “flow”) and “wati” (meaning “she who has …”), i.e. “she who has flow” or can mean sara meaning “essence” and swa meaning “self”. So, Saraswati is a symbol of knowledge; its flow (or growth) is like a river and knowledge is supremely alluring, like a beautiful woman. She is depicted as a beautiful fair Goddess with Four arms, wearing spotless white saree and seated on a white lotus.

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