Shuklam Brahma Vicara Sara
The stotram praises Saraswati, invoking her qualities of wisdom and knowledge, and seeks her blessings for intellectual growth.
शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचारसारपरमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं वीणापुस्तकधारिणीमभयदां जाड्यान्धकारापहाम् । हस्ते स्फाटिकमालिकां च दधतीं पद्मासने संस्थितां वन्दे तां परमेश्वरीं भगवतीं बुद्धिप्रदां शारदाम् ॥
Shuklaam Brahma-Vicaara-Saara-Paramaam-Aadyaam Jagad-Vyaapiniim Viinnaa-Pustaka-Dhaarinniim-Abhaya-Daam Jaaddya-Andhakaara-Apahaam Haste Sphaattika-Maalikaam Ca Dadhatiim Padma-Asane Samsthitaam Vande Taam Parameshvariim Bhagavatiim Buddhi-Pradaam Shaaradaam
(I meditate on Devi Sharada) Who is Pure White in Colour, and whose deepest Essence can only be fathomed by enquiring into the nature of Brahman (Absolute Consciousness); Who is Supreme and Primeval, and Her Essence is spread across the whole Universe (as Consciousness), Who is holding the Veena (symbolising the essence of Music) and Book (symbolising the essence of Knowledge), and displaying the gesture of Fearlessness (arising out of Knowledge); the Knowledge which removes the darkness of Ignorance from our Minds, Who is holding a Garland of Crystal beeds in Her Hand (shining with Purity), and Who is abiding on the Seat of Lotus (blooming like an awakened Consciousness), I Extol and Worship Her, Who is the Supreme Goddess Who awakens our Intelligence; I Worship Devi Sharada.