Sarasvatī Series

Texts related to Sarasvatī (dbyangs can ma), the goddess of eloquence:

Praise

Ripples on the Ganges: In Praise of the Goddess Sarasvatī

Jamyang Khyentse composed this poetic hymn to Sarasvatī while travelling along the Ganges river in the Fire Monkey year (1956).

Praise 16 Aug 2019

The Melodious Song of Vajra Harmony: In Praise of Red Sarasvatī

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

This brief tribute to Red Sarasvatī was composed by moonlight during an evening boat trip on the Ganges.

Praise 3 Aug 2021

The Sweet Sound of Perfect Joy: In Praise of the Goddess Sarasvatī

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

Jamyang Khyentse wrote this hymn in praise of the goddess Sarasvatī while he was visiting Palpung Monastery in Eastern Tibet. The text includes her mantra, the recitation of which is said to bring increased intelligence.

Praise 20 Dec 2005

The Melody of Youthful Joy: In Praise of Sarasvatī

by Longchen Rabjam

This poetic tribute to Sarasvatī, the goddess of eloquence, is taken from Longchenpa's miscellaneous writings.

Praise Ḍākinī Treasury 24 May 2022

Praise of Sarasvatī, Goddess of Eloquence

by Tsongkhapa Lobzang Drakpa

This famous poem is a combined invocation, praise and prayer to Sarasvatī, goddess of eloquence. It is included in the recently compiled anthology known as Ḍākinīs' Great Dharma Treasury.

Praise Ḍākinī Treasury 13 Mar 2023

Prayers

The Brightly Smiling Lotus: A Prayer to Sarasvatī

by Do Dasel Wangmo

A four-verse prayer to Sarasvatī in which each line begins with a repeated word for the sake of emphasis, an example of epizeuxis.

Prayers Ḍākinī Treasury 8 Mar 2023

Prayer to the Lion of Speech

by Karma Chakme

This prayer to Buddha Amitābha, Mañjuśrī the 'Lion of Speech' (smra ba'i seng ge) and the goddess Sarasvatī was composed by Karma Chakmé for his own daily practice. It includes a series of aspirations related to wisdom and intelligence.

Mañjuśrī Prayers Compendium of Sādhanas 3 May 2008

Sādhanas

A Sādhana of Tārā Sarasvatī

by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

This daily practice of Tārā Sarasvatī belongs to the Inner Female Practice (Yumka) of the Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse (Longchen Nyingtik), A Treasure Vase Containing the Essence of Great Bliss, through which all enlightened activities are carried out based on the Twenty-One Tārās.

Sādhanas Yumka Dechen Gyalmo Restricted 3 Jun 2021

A Sādhana of White Sarasvatī

by Mipham Rinpoche

A simple sādhana of White Sarasvatī, the goddess of eloquence, to bring mastery of speech.

Sādhanas Restricted 13 Jun 2019

A Concise Meditation and Mantra Recitation of Sarasvatī from the Heart-Essence of the Ḍākinī of Suchness (Chönyi Khandrö Tuktik)

revealed by Sera Khandro

A simple practice of Sarasvatī including refuge, bodhicitta, deity visualisation, mantra recitation, praise and dedication of merit.

Sādhanas Termas Ḍākinī Treasury Restricted 13 May 2019

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