The Lotus flower is the holiest for Balinese. The swans symbolise prudence, so that one’s knowledge may distinguish between good and evil and the water lilies (Lotus) are symbols of holiness. Her hands hold a palm leaf a lontar, (a Balinese traditional book which is the source of science or knowledge) a chain (genitri with 108 pieces) symbolising that knowledge is never ending and has an everlasting life cycle and a musical instrument (guitar or wina) symbolising that science develops through the growth of culture. Saraswati is the Goddess of Knowledge, arts, of beauty, music and truth symbolized by a beautiful woman with four hands, riding on a white swan among water lilies to tell humanity that science is like a beautiful woman. Here is the Ya Kundendu Tusara Lyrics in Hindi Ya Kundendu Tusara Hindi Lyrics is the popular Goddess Saraswati Vandana Mantra used to recited for the blessing of the Hindu Goddess of Learning. Meaning – Salutations to Devi Saraswati, Who is pure white like Jasmine, with the coolness of Moon, brightness of Snow and shine like the garland of Pearls and Who is covered with pure white garments, Whose hands are adorned with Veena (a stringed musical instrument) and the boon-giving staff and Who is seated on pure white Lotus, Who is always adored by Lord Brahma, Lord Acyuta (Lord Vishnu), Lord Shankara and other Devas, O Goddess Saraswati, please protect me and remove my ignorance completely.
Sa Mam Pattu Saravatee Bhagavatee Nihshesha Jadyapaha॥1॥ Ya Brahmachyuta Shankara Prabhritibihi Devaih Sada Pujita Ya Veena Varadanda Manditakara Ya Shveta Padmasana Ya Kundendu Tusharahara Dhavala Ya Shubhra Vastravrita She is the mother of the Vedas, and chants to her, called the ‘Saraswati Vandana’ often begin and end Vedic lessons.
SHRI SARASWATI VANDANA FREE
Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts, represents the free flow of wisdom and consciousness.