Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Namaste Group: I was wondering if someone could tell me what day of the week is sacred to Saraswati, and also if someone knows of a puja book to Saraswati transliterated into English. What mala beads are sacred to Saraswati? Thank you, Shankari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 A little synchronicity: this beautiful Tibetan Great Compassion mantra sung before... a picture of Sarasvati. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KGcspcLdO0 >I was wondering if someone could tell me what day of the week is >sacred to Saraswati, and also if someone knows of a puja book to >Saraswati transliterated into English. What mala beads are sacred to >Saraswati? You might check the website of Karunamayi, who says that clear quartz crystal is good for this goddess: http://www.karunamayi.org/AmmaStore/product.php?productid=16402 & cat=251 & page=1 and look around there further, as she transmits Sarasvati mantra and essence... Max -- Max Dashu Suppressed Histories Archives http://www.suppressedhistories.net New: Women's Power DVD http://www.suppressedhistories.net/womenspowerdvd.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I have only been able to find two instructional booklets for children. At http://www.amazon.com Saraswati Puja Ray, Sauresh ISBN 0080317448 (32 pages) and at Devi Mandir http://www.shreemaa.org/ Saraswati Puja for Children ISBN 1-877795-31-3 Amazon shows an unavailable How To Conduct Puja to Goddess Saraswati B000IJPNLO , " Shankari Kali " <shankari_kali wrote: > > [....] if someone knows of a puja book to > Saraswati transliterated into English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 The reference to the puja book published by the Devi Mandir is really nice and easy to follow. They have other publications like beginner Durga Puja... and online classes on their website. Though the Saraswati Puja book is basic, they have more advanced versions of the Saraswati Puja like " Devi Samashti Upaasana or Cosmic Puja " which is based on the Chandi Path... I used the beginner Shiva Puja book and along with their free online pre-recorded classes it was easy to follow and practice. I recommend their books and classes. � --- On Tue, 12/9/08, msbauju <msbauju wrote: msbauju <msbauju I have only been able to find two instructional booklets for children. At http://www.amazon.com Saraswati Puja Ray, Sauresh ISBN 0080317448 (32 pages) and at Devi Mandir http://www.shreemaa.org/ Saraswati Puja for Children ISBN 1-877795-31- 3 Amazon shows an unavailable How To Conduct Puja to Goddess Saraswati B000IJPNLO , " Shankari Kali " <shankari_kali@ ...> wrote: > > [....] if someone knows of a puja book to > Saraswati transliterated into English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Namaste Max: That was a very beautiful video. After studying sanskrit, I can now understand some of the words to the mantra she was singing. Thanks for your help. Does anyone know what day of the week is sacred to her. I realize that Vasant Pachami is sacred and also three days of Navaratri, but I was wondering if she is also worshiped on Friday. Jai Saraswati, Shankari Enquire: 'Who am I?' and you will find the answer. Look at a tree: from one seed arises a huge tree; from it comes numerous seeds, each one of which in its turn grows into a tree. No two fruits are alike. Yet it is one life that throbs in every particle of the tree. So, it is the same Atman everywhere. --Sri Anandamayi Ma http://shankarikali.wordpress.com/ --- On Tue, 12/9/08, Max Dashu <maxdashu wrote: Max Dashu <maxdashu Re: Things Sacred To Saraswati Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 1:16 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Namaste Ray: I have both the Durga Puja book and the beginner Shiva Puja book. The Saraswati puja books says that it is for children, but I guess that would be fine too. I still don't know what her day of the week is. It might be Friday along with Lakshmi. Thanks, Shankari Enquire: 'Who am I?' and you will find the answer. Look at a tree: from one seed arises a huge tree; from it comes numerous seeds, each one of which in its turn grows into a tree. No two fruits are alike. Yet it is one life that throbs in every particle of the tree. So, it is the same Atman everywhere. --Sri Anandamayi Ma http://shankarikali.wordpress.com/ --- On Tue, 12/9/08, Ray Happy <amritanandamoyi wrote: Ray Happy <amritanandamoyi Re: Re: Things Sacred To Saraswati Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 3:44 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 >That was a very beautiful video. After studying sanskrit, I can now >understand some of the words to the mantra she was singing. I know, isn't it great to receive meanings along with the beauty of the melody. So potent. I haven't figured out Tadyate or Apanaye (vocative case, is all i can tell, unless Apana is meant to be Aparna). Anybody know? Some parts of the mantra recall Sri Lalithasahaasranaama, like Kusuma (priyaa) and Mahasattvayaa. I keep playing it over and over. Very devotional and peaceful. >Does anyone know what day of the week is sacred to her. I realize >that Vasant Pachami is sacred and also three days of Navaratri, but >I was wondering if she is also worshiped on Friday. I don't know, but it seems to me that since she is matron of music and learning and higher knowledge that it would be the same day as planet Jupiter, which would be Thursday. Jyotishis? please advise on this. Max -- Max Dashu Suppressed Histories Archives Real Women, Global Vision http://www.suppressedhistories.net New poster: Female Icons http://www.suppressedhistories.net/femaleicons.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Not sure if you're still interested in things related to Saraswati; I just saw the following at ExoticIndia: http://www.exoticindia.com/book/details/ICC084/ Saraswati Upasana (Veena Sahasrabuddhe - Stutis and Stotras) (MP3 CD) From the CD 1. Mangalya Stuti 2. Shilpa Shastra Saraswati Stuti 3. Saraswati Geeti 4. Shri Saraswati Stuti 5. Brihaspati Virachitam Saraswati Stotra 6. Shri Sur-bharti Stotra 7. Shrimad Brahmanam Virachitam Shri Saraswati Stotra 8. Devi Shastak Stotra 9. Shri Sharada Bhujang Prayat Stotra 10. Shri Saraswati Niranjanam As an MP3 CD, I can't see how there would be liner notes or printed 'lyrics', unfortunately. , " Shankari Kali " <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste Group: > > I was wondering if someone could tell me what day of the week is > sacred to Saraswati, and also if someone knows of a puja book to > Saraswati transliterated into English. What mala beads are sacred to > Saraswati? > > Thank you, > Shankari > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 The day of the week sacred to Saraswati varies according to the source. I usually make offerings to her on Thursdays, because I see her as my divine Guru, and because Vasant Panchami is celebrated with yellow flowers and foods. For people who see Saraswati as part of Lord Shiva's entourage, Monday is certainly an appropriate day. The Hindu Temple in Flushing used to perform Saraswati pujas on Thursdays, but then revised the date to Wednesdays. Wednesday (and Mercury) is sacred to students (as Thursday and Jupiter are to teachers). If you see Saraswati as part of Lord Vishnu's entpurage, Wednesday fits. I associate Wednesday/Mercury with the sciences and the Goddess's hand holding the book; Thursday/Jupiter with relious studies and the hand holding the mala. Friday is an allpurpose Goddess day. If you plan on worsipping Saraswati alongside Lakshmi, remember that they traditionally do not get along, and you should add a third deity on the altar to act as intermediay -- either Ganesha, Durga, or even Kali. -- Len/ Black Lotus , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste Ray: > > I have both the Durga Puja book and the beginner Shiva Puja book. The Saraswati puja books says that it is for children, but I guess that would be fine too. I still don't know what her day of the week is. It might be Friday along with Lakshmi. > > Thanks, > Shankari > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Thank you.� I wanted to fast for her, but did not know an appropriate day. She is also associated with Gayatri, which is associated with the sun. I didn't know that Saraswati and Lakshmi did not get along. I feel that Saraswati is my primary deity, because of the dreams I have had and because of the intense meditations I have had with the Gayatri. Ironically, I prayed to Lakshmi for a year due to financial problems and nothing happened.� Maybe Mother Saraswati has placed her mark on me. Thank you, Shankari http://shankarikali.wordpress.com/ --- On Sat, 6/6/09, Len Rosenberg <kalipadma108 wrote: Len Rosenberg <kalipadma108 The day of the week sacred to Saraswati varies according to the source. I usually make offerings to her on Thursdays, because I see her as my divine Guru, and because Vasant Panchami is celebrated with yellow flowers and foods. For people who see Saraswati as part of Lord Shiva's entourage, Monday is certainly an appropriate day. The Hindu Temple in Flushing used to perform Saraswati pujas on Thursdays, but then revised the date to Wednesdays. Wednesday (and Mercury) is sacred to students (as Thursday and Jupiter are to teachers). If you see Saraswati as part of Lord Vishnu's entpurage, Wednesday fits. I associate Wednesday/Mercury with the sciences and the Goddess's hand holding the book; Thursday/Jupiter with relious studies and the hand holding the mala. Friday is an allpurpose Goddess day. If you plan on worsipping Saraswati alongside Lakshmi, remember that they traditionally do not get along, and you should add a third deity on the altar to act as intermediay -- either Ganesha, Durga, or even Kali. -- Len/ Black Lotus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 The idea that Sarasvati and Laksmi don't get along is one interpretation of a particular set of myths, and often has to do with underlying views about why academics and musicians are so typically poor, or why wealthy gurus get corrupt. But there are plenty of other mythological stories where they do get along, and in many ways the balance of these seemingly opposed powers is what I would call a kind of self-mastery. The lesson of Saraswati in some respects is to not be fooled by the glamour of riches, and the lesson of Lakshmi in some respects is to not neglect the needs of your family, home, body, etc. When spiritual and academic pursuit are in balance with practical necessities, happiness comes easily. So it's not so much that Laksmi and Sarasvati don't get along, it's that we so often forsake one for the other, when really we need to balance them for our own health. Even the sannyasi needs Laksmi to bring him/her enough to eat and a place to sleep. And to say that Laksmi and Sarasvati don't get along is also strange, since every married woman is Laksmi, and plenty of married women are scholars, artists, poets, musicians, etc. At Kamakhya (and in our little Kamakhya temple in California), Laksmi and Sarasvati (Kamala and Matangi) are worshipped together alongside Kamakhya (Mahatripurasundari). Everything is held in balance. This is also a Tantric place and the view is that one may enjoy knowledge and spiritual advancement while enjoying being in the world, through discipline and sincere practice. Of course, guided by the guru with the right application of practice for the right individual. Just some thoughts. Of course there are those who would argue passionately against this, and certainly there is room for lots of views and interpretations, but this is just my own view. Jai MAA -sundari Sri Kamakhya Mahavidya Mandir www.kamakhyamandir.org On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 2:16 PM, Shankari Kali <shankari_kaliwrote: > > > Thank you.� I wanted to fast for her, but did not know an appropriate > day. She is also associated with Gayatri, which is associated with the sun. > > I didn't know that Saraswati and Lakshmi did not get along. I feel that > Saraswati is my primary deity, because of the dreams I have had and because > of the intense meditations I have had with the Gayatri. Ironically, I prayed > to Lakshmi for a year due to financial problems and nothing happened.� > Maybe Mother Saraswati has placed her mark on me. > > Thank you, > Shankari > > http://shankarikali.wordpress.com/ > > --- On Sat, 6/6/09, Len Rosenberg <kalipadma108<kalipadma108%40>> > wrote: > > Len Rosenberg <kalipadma108 <kalipadma108%40>> > > > The day of the week sacred to Saraswati varies according to the source. I > usually make offerings to her on Thursdays, because I see her as my divine > Guru, and because Vasant Panchami is celebrated with yellow flowers and > foods. For people who see Saraswati as part of Lord Shiva's entourage, > Monday is certainly an appropriate day. The Hindu Temple in Flushing used to > perform Saraswati pujas on Thursdays, but then revised the date to > Wednesdays. > > Wednesday (and Mercury) is sacred to students (as Thursday and Jupiter are > to teachers). If you see Saraswati as part of Lord Vishnu's entpurage, > Wednesday fits. I associate Wednesday/Mercury with the sciences and the > Goddess's hand holding the book; Thursday/Jupiter with relious studies and > the hand holding the mala. > > Friday is an allpurpose Goddess day. If you plan on worsipping Saraswati > alongside Lakshmi, remember that they traditionally do not get along, and > you should add a third deity on the altar to act as intermediay -- either > Ganesha, Durga, or even Kali. > > -- Len/ Black Lotus > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Beautifully said, Sundari. They are both Devi. Max >The idea that Sarasvati and Laksmi don't get along is one interpretation of >a particular set of myths, and often has to do with underlying views about >why academics and musicians are so typically poor, or why wealthy gurus get >corrupt. >But there are plenty of other mythological stories where they do get along, >and in many ways the balance of these seemingly opposed powers is what I >would call a kind of self-mastery. The lesson of Saraswati in some respects >is to not be fooled by the glamour of riches, and the lesson of Lakshmi in >some respects is to not neglect the needs of your family, home, body, etc. >When spiritual and academic pursuit are in balance with practical >necessities, happiness comes easily. So it's not so much that Laksmi and >Sarasvati don't get along, it's that we so often forsake one for the other, >when really we need to balance them for our own health. Even the sannyasi >needs Laksmi to bring him/her enough to eat and a place to sleep. And to say >that Laksmi and Sarasvati don't get along is also strange, since every >married woman is Laksmi, and plenty of married women are scholars, artists, >poets, musicians, etc. > >At Kamakhya (and in our little Kamakhya temple in California), Laksmi and >Sarasvati (Kamala and Matangi) are worshipped together alongside Kamakhya >(Mahatripurasundari). Everything is held in balance. This is also a Tantric >place and the view is that one may enjoy knowledge and spiritual advancement >while enjoying being in the world, through discipline and sincere practice. >Of course, guided by the guru with the right application of practice for the >right individual. > >Just some thoughts. Of course there are those who would argue passionately >against this, and certainly there is room for lots of views and >interpretations, but this is just my own view. -- Max Dashu Suppressed Histories Archives: Real women, global vision http://www.suppressedhistories.net Women's Power DVD http://www.suppressedhistories.net/womenspowerdvd.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Sundari, That is a beautiful interpretation.� My house is full of artists, musicians, and intellectuals. We have to be reminded to take care of the family, and often I'm the one to do that. Very well said. Very interesting. Thank you, Shankari --- On Sat, 6/6/09, Max Dashu <maxdashu wrote: Max Dashu <maxdashu Beautifully said, Sundari. They are both Devi. Max >The idea that Sarasvati and Laksmi don't get along is one interpretation of >a particular set of myths, and often has to do with underlying views about >why academics and musicians are so typically poor, or why wealthy gurus get >corrupt. >But there are plenty of other mythological stories where they do get along, >and in many ways the balance of these seemingly opposed powers is what I >would call a kind of self-mastery. [....] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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