Saraswati: Goddess of Knowledge, Speech, and Creative Arts

SKT. Sarasvatī(सरस्वती) | TIB. dbyangs can ma(དབྱངས་ཅན་མ) | CH. 辯才天 | VIET. Biện Tài Thiên

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and learning. She is frequently depicted as a beautiful woman dressed in white, sitting on a lotus flower, holding a veena (a musical instrument similar to a sitar) and a book. She is frequently depicted with a swan or a peacock, both of which are symbols of grace and beauty.Saraswati is also linked to the arts, such as music, literature, and poetry. She is the patron goddess of artists, musicians, and writers, and she is frequently invoked by those seeking inspiration or guidance in their creative endeavors. Saraswati is also linked to the power of speech and communication, and she is revered as the source of all knowledge and learning.Saraswati is believed to be the daughter of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, in Hindu mythology. She is sometimes depicted with four arms, holding a book, a rosary, a water pot (kamandalu), and a musical instrument, according to some stories.

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