Wisdom, Sharp Discernment & Creative Expression
Vak Devi Vandana (Power of Clear and Truthful Speech)
पावका नः सरस्वती वाजेभिर्वाजिनीवती । यज्ञं वष्टु धियावसुः ॥
Pāvakā Naḥ Sarasvatī Vājebhir Vājinīvatī | Yajñaṃ Vaṣṭu Dhiyāvasuḥ ||
Simple meaning
May Goddess Saraswati, the great purifier of thought who is rich in vitality, bless and accept our dedicated study and enrich us with the treasure of discerning intellect.
For kids
Chanted before presentations, debate rounds, or reading aloud to ensure words come out steady, polite, and confident.
Big idea
Honest self-expression, vocabulary development, and speech clarity.
Word friends
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Pāvakā
The purifier / cleanser of thoughts
Naḥ
Our
Sarasvatī
Goddess Saraswati (wisdom and speech)
Vājebhiḥ
With nourishment, energy, and inspiration
Vājinīvatī
Full of vitality and creative drive
Yajñam
Our focused efforts and noble deeds
Vaṣṭu
May she accept and enrich
Dhiyāvasuḥ
The treasure of clear, discerning intellect