Saraswati: The Perennial Source of Wisdom (Audio CD)

The Goddess of learing, knowledge, and wisdom, Saraswati is worshipped by all who are interested in knowledge, especially students, teachers, scholars, and scientists. Derived from the Sanskrit words 'sara meaning 'essence' and 'swa' means' self’, Saraswati literally translates to ‘the essence of the self’. The consort of Lord Brahma- the creator of the universe, Saraswati symbolizes the creative power of Brahma (as knowledge is necessary for the act of creation).

The present album attempts to present a complete tribute to the Goddess of Wisdom. It starts with the powerful Pradnya Vardan mantra 'Namastye Sharade Devi' (Sharada being another name for the Goddess), then continues with the famous invocation to the Goddess 'Ya Kundendu...'. This is followed by the commentary which enlightens the listener on the divinity of the Goddess. The album proceeds to various hymns in praise of the Goddess- including the Saraswati Vandana. Shardabhujangashtakam. Pradnya Vardhan Stotra, Shatnam Stotra and the 108 chants of the Saraswati Beej mantra.

1. Signature Prayer

2. Pradnya Vardan Mantra

3. Ya Kundendu

4. Commentary

5. Saraswati Vandana

6. Sharda Bhujang Ashtakam

7. Pradnaya Vardan Stotram

8. Beej Mantra (108 chants)

9. Shatnam Stotra

10. Aarti

Signature prayer for Art and Artistes’ - Pandit Jasraj
Music composer & research - Ram Dixit Music Arrangement - Bhavdeep Jaipurwale
Lead vocals - Kum. Eshwari Pandit Kum. Sneha Suresh Kum. Ankita Joshi
Commentary - Smt. Madhura Pandit Jasraj Commentary voice - Brij Bhushan
Studio - The Postation Sound recordist - Nikhil Shirodhar
Assistant sound recordist - Ahitagni Dasgupta