दोहा 1 जय श्री शारदे माँ भगवती, ज्ञान की दायिनी माय।
विद्या-बुद्धि दो मुझको, चरण-शरण में आय॥
Jai Shri Sharade Maa Bhagwati, Gyan Ki Dayini Maay.
Vidya-Buddhi Do Mujhko, Charan-Sharan Mein Aay.
Victory to Goddess Sharada, the divine mother, giver of all knowledge! Grant me learning and wisdom; I have come and taken refuge at your lotus feet.
दोहा 2 वीणापाणि वरदायिनी, विमल ज्ञान की खान।
सरस्वती चालीसा गाऊँ, दो मुझे बरदान॥
Veenapani Varadayini, Vimal Gyan Ki Khan.
Saraswati Chalisa Gaun, Do Mujhe Varadan.
O Veenapani, the one who holds the veena, bestower of boons, mine of pure knowledge — I sing the Saraswati Chalisa; grant me the supreme boon of wisdom and enlightened understanding.
चौपाई 1 जय सरस्वती माता भगवती।
ज्ञान-विज्ञान की दायिनी सती॥
Jai Saraswati Mata Bhagwati.
Gyan-Vigyan Ki Dayini Sati.
Victory to Goddess Saraswati, the divine mother! You are the bestower of all knowledge — both spiritual wisdom and worldly learning — the eternally pure one.
चौपाई 2 श्वेत वर्ण सुंदर शुचि वेषा।
निर्मल ज्ञान की तुम अभिलाषा॥
Shwet Varan Sundar Shuchi Vesha.
Nirmal Gyan Ki Tum Abhilasha.
You are radiant in white, clothed in perfect purity. You are the personification of the aspiration for clear, uncontaminated knowledge that illuminates the mind like a full moon night.
चौपाई 3 कमल-आसन पर विराजमान।
चारों हस्तों से करो कल्याण॥
Kamal-Aasan Par Virajman.
Charon Haston Se Karo Kalyan.
You are seated majestically on a lotus throne. With your four hands bearing the veena, the Vedas, the rosary, and the water pot, you bestow the fourfold blessings of art, knowledge, devotion, and purity.
चौपाई 4 वीणा सुर-ताल बजाती माँ।
सुर-संगीत की देती माँ॥
Veena Sur-Taal Bajati Maa.
Sur-Sangeet Ki Deti Maa.
O Mother, you play the veena with perfect melody and rhythm. You are the divine source of all music, bestowing the gift of perfect pitch, musical talent, and harmonious expression upon your devotees.
चौपाई 5 ब्रह्मा-सरस्वती शक्ति रूपा।
सृष्टि-रचना की अनूपा॥
Brahma-Saraswati Shakti Roopa.
Shrishti-Rachna Ki Anoopa.
You are the Shakti of Lord Brahma, the power behind all creation. Your union with the Creator makes all existence possible — you are the incomparable force through which the universe finds its voice and form.
चौपाई 6 वाग्देवी वाणी की स्वामिनी।
कविता-काव्य की सुखदामिनी॥
Vagdevi Vani Ki Swamini.
Kavita-Kavya Ki Sukhdamini.
You are Vagdevi, the goddess and sovereign of speech and language. You are the enchanting lightning-flash of joy that illuminates poetry, literature, and all creative expression.
चौपाई 7 चारों वेद तुम्हारे बालक।
षट्दर्शन तुम्हारे पालक॥
Charon Ved Tumhare Balak.
Shatdarshan Tumhare Palak.
The four Vedas are your children, born of your divine intelligence. The six philosophical systems (darshanas) are nurtured in your shelter — all human understanding ultimately originates from your grace.
चौपाई 8 शारदा-स्वरूप सकल ज्ञान-सार।
काव्य-कला-संगीत-विस्तार॥
Sharada-Swaroop Sakal Gyan-Saar.
Kavya-Kala-Sangeet-Vistar.
In your form as Sharada, you embody the essence of all knowledge. You oversee and extend poetry, visual arts, and music — the three greatest expressions of the human spirit and divine beauty.
चौपाई 9 गणेश विघ्नहर्ता तुम्हारे पूत।
ब्रह्मा के संग तुम्हारी लूत॥
Ganesh Vighnharta Tumhare Poot.
Brahma Ke Sang Tumhari Loot.
Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, is counted among the sons of your divine household. Together with Brahma, you bring forth all creation — your combined grace removes every barrier from the path of learning.
चौपाई 10 मंद-मंद मुस्काती रहती।
ज्ञान-दान सबको देती॥
Mand-Mand Muskati Rahti.
Gyan-Dan Sabko Deti.
You sit with a gentle, serene smile upon your face, radiating calm benevolence. You freely give the gift of knowledge to all who sincerely seek — no student is turned away from your sacred presence.
चौपाई 11 बुद्धि-विवेक का ज्ञान बढ़ाओ।
शिष्य-जनों को कृपा दिखाओ॥
Buddhi-Vivek Ka Gyan Badhao.
Shishya-Janon Ko Kripa Dikhao.
O Mother, increase intelligence and discernment in your devotees. Show your special grace to students and disciples, so they may distinguish truth from falsehood and walk the path of wisdom.
चौपाई 12 विद्यालय में तुम्हारी पूजा।
पाठशाला बिना हो न दूजा॥
Vidyalay Mein Tumhari Pooja.
Pathshala Bina Ho Na Dooja.
Every school and center of learning is a temple dedicated to you. No place of education is complete without invoking your presence — for you are the living spirit of all genuine education.
चौपाई 13 वसंत पंचमी को याद किया।
ज्ञान-प्रकाश खूब जलाया॥
Vasant Panchami Ko Yaad Kiya.
Gyan-Prakash Khoob Jalaya.
On the sacred festival of Vasant Panchami, the world remembers and celebrates you. The light of knowledge blazes brightly on this day as students, artists, and scholars come to seek your blessings.
चौपाई 14 हंस-वाहिनी मनोरम माता।
त्रिगुणातीत जगत-दाता॥
Hans-Vahini Manoram Mata.
Trigunateet Jagat-Data.
O beautiful mother who rides the swan, you transcend the three qualities of nature (sattva, rajas, tamas). You are the one who gives the world its highest gifts — discernment, creativity, and spiritual clarity.
चौपाई 15 पुस्तक-हस्त धारण करती।
ज्ञान की गंगा बहाती रहती॥
Pustak-Hast Dharan Karti.
Gyan Ki Ganga Bahati Rahti.
You hold sacred books in your hand, representing all knowledge ever written. You cause the eternal Ganga of knowledge to flow continuously for the benefit of all those who thirst for understanding.
चौपाई 16 माला जपती ज्ञान की।
रूप है तुम परब्रह्म की॥
Mala Japti Gyan Ki.
Roop Hai Tum Parabrahm Ki.
You ceaselessly turn the beads of the rosary of knowledge. You are yourself a form of the Supreme Brahman — the divine intelligence that underlies and pervades all of existence.
चौपाई 17 सरस्वती-वंदन जो गाये।
विद्या-बुद्धि अपार पाये॥
Saraswati-Vandan Jo Gaaye.
Vidya-Buddhi Apar Paye.
Whoever sings this prayer of praise to Saraswati receives immeasurable blessings of learning and intelligence. The mother's grace flows without limit to any heart that calls upon her with sincerity.
चौपाई 18 नृत्य-कला की तुम उदगाती।
नाट्यकला की प्रेरणा दाती॥
Nritya-Kala Ki Tum Udgati.
Natyakala Ki Prerna Dati.
You are the source and sustainer of the art of dance. You inspire the performing arts — drama, gesture, and movement — filling every artist's heart with the divine impulse to express beauty.
चौपाई 19 शिल्प-विज्ञान की देवी माँ।
चित्रकला का आधार माँ॥
Shilp-Vigyan Ki Devi Maa.
Chitrakala Ka Aadhar Maa.
O Mother, you are the goddess of craft and science. You are the very foundation of visual art — every stroke of a painter's brush, every sculptor's chisel, moves under your guiding inspiration.
चौपाई 20 गायक-वादक तुम्हें पूजते।
श्रेष्ठ-कला में सदा झूमते॥
Gayak-Vadak Tumhen Pujte.
Shreshth-Kala Mein Sada Jhumate.
Singers, instrumentalists, and all musicians worship you with devoted hearts. Swaying in the joy of their art, they know that every moment of excellence in music is a direct expression of your presence.
चौपाई 21 कवि-जन तुम्हारे गुण गाते।
शब्द-शक्ति से रचना बनाते॥
Kavi-Jan Tumhare Gun Gate.
Shabd-Shakti Se Rachna Banate.
Poets and writers sing your praises through their creative works. Through the power of words that you grant them, they build worlds of meaning and beauty that outlast their own lifetimes.
चौपाई 22 बालक विद्यार्थी शरण आये।
परीक्षा-काल में सब सुखपाये॥
Balak Vidyarthi Sharan Aaye.
Pariksha-Kaal Mein Sab Sukh Paye.
Child students come to you in need of shelter. In the difficult time of examinations, all those who seek your blessings find clarity, confidence, and the memory they need to do their very best.
चौपाई 23 अज्ञान-अंधकार को दूर करो।
ज्ञान-दीप जलाकर पूर करो॥
Agyan-Andhkar Ko Door Karo.
Gyan-Deep Jalakar Poor Karo.
Drive away the darkness of ignorance with your divine light. Kindle the lamp of knowledge within us and let that light fill every corner of the mind, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
चौपाई 24 माँ की कृपा जब भी होती।
मूढ़ जन भी विद्वान होती॥
Maa Ki Kripa Jab Bhi Hoti.
Moodh Jan Bhi Vidwan Hoti.
Whenever the Mother bestows her grace, even the dull and simple-minded become learned and eloquent. There is no student too slow or too young to receive the transformation that Saraswati's grace brings.
चौपाई 25 तर्क-वितर्क की शक्ति दो।
शास्त्र-अध्ययन में बल भरो॥
Tark-Vitark Ki Shakti Do.
Shastra-Adhyayan Mein Bal Bharo.
Grant us the power of logic and clear reasoning. Fill us with the energy and discipline needed for deep study of the scriptures and all branches of sacred and secular knowledge.
चौपाई 26 भाषा-शास्त्र की ज्योति जलाओ।
व्याकरण-शुद्धि हमें सिखाओ॥
Bhasha-Shastra Ki Jyoti Jalao.
Vyakaran-Shuddhi Hamen Sikhao.
Light the lamp of linguistics and the science of language within us. Teach us the purity of grammar and correct expression, so our words may carry the precision and beauty worthy of your gift.
चौपाई 27 स्मृति-मन बुद्धि को तीव्र करो।
सब कठिन विषय सहज करो॥
Smriti-Man Buddhi Ko Tivra Karo.
Sab Kathin Vishay Sahaj Karo.
Sharpen our memory, mind, and intellect. Make every difficult subject easy and accessible to us — for when you bless a student, the most complex knowledge becomes clear as water.
चौपाई 28 ज्ञान-विज्ञान सम्मिलित करो।
आध्यात्मिक उन्नति प्रदान करो॥
Gyan-Vigyan Sammilit Karo.
Adhyatmik Unnati Pradan Karo.
Bless us with both sacred knowledge and worldly science together. Grant us spiritual progress — so that our outer learning becomes a ladder leading to inner liberation, not merely a worldly achievement.
चौपाई 29 गुरु-शिष्य-परंपरा पालो।
ज्ञान-ज्योति सदा जगालो॥
Guru-Shishya-Parampara Palo.
Gyan-Jyoti Sada Jagalo.
Protect and sustain the sacred tradition of teacher and student. Keep the flame of knowledge burning forever so that wisdom flows unbroken from generation to generation.
चौपाई 30 विद्यार्थी जन सुखी रहें।
विद्या-धन से धन्य बनें॥
Vidyarthi Jan Sukhi Rahen.
Vidya-Dhan Se Dhanya Banen.
May all students live in happiness and peace. May they become truly blessed and wealthy with the greatest wealth of all — the wealth of knowledge that no one can take away.
चौपाई 31 माँ सरस्वती जग-माता हो।
हम सब बच्चों की दाता हो॥
Maa Saraswati Jag-Mata Ho.
Ham Sab Bachon Ki Data Ho.
O Mother Saraswati, you are the mother of the entire world. You are the eternal giver to all your children — the infinite source of wisdom, creativity, and divine speech for every soul.
चौपाई 32 श्रद्धा-भक्ति से जो पूजे।
माँ उसके मन-मंदिर को खोजे॥
Shraddha-Bhakti Se Jo Puje.
Maa Uske Man-Mandir Ko Khoje.
Whoever worships you with sincere faith and devotion — the Mother herself seeks out the temple of that person's heart and installs herself there as the resident deity of their mind.
चौपाई 33 परीक्षा में सफलता दो।
जीवन में उत्थान-पथ खोलो॥
Pariksha Mein Safalta Do.
Jeevan Mein Utthan-Path Kholo.
Grant success in every examination, O Mother. Open the path of upliftment and progress in life, so that learning becomes a vehicle for becoming the best and highest version of oneself.
चौपाई 34 मेधा-शक्ति अपार मिले।
हृदय में ज्ञान-प्रकाश खिले॥
Medha-Shakti Apar Mile.
Hriday Mein Gyan-Prakash Khile.
May boundless intellectual power and retentive memory be granted to us. May the light of knowledge blossom in every heart, like a lotus opening to the morning sun of your grace.
चौपाई 35 सरस्वती-पूजन नित्य करें।
विद्या-श्री का फल अवश्य मिले॥
Saraswati-Pujan Nitya Karen.
Vidya-Shri Ka Phal Avashya Mile.
Let us worship Goddess Saraswati every day without fail. Whoever does so will surely receive the auspicious fruit of learning — intelligence, eloquence, and mastery in their chosen field.
चौपाई 36 दीनदयाल माँ की कृपा पाओ।
ज्ञान-मार्ग पर आगे जाओ॥
Dindayal Maa Ki Kripa Pao.
Gyan-Marg Par Aage Jao.
Receive the grace of the compassionate Mother who is kind to the humble. Walk forward on the path of knowledge, knowing that her loving hand guides every sincere seeker toward the light.
चौपाई 37 सरस्वती स्तुति जो गाये।
जग में पंडित कहलाये॥
Saraswati Stuti Jo Gaaye.
Jag Mein Pandit Kahlaye.
Whoever sings Saraswati's praises with devotion comes to be honored in the world as a learned one. The Mother's grace transforms the devotee from a seeker of knowledge into an embodiment of it.
चौपाई 38 माँ की चालीसा जो पढ़े।
सो बुद्धि-वैभव से आगे बढ़े॥
Maa Ki Chalisa Jo Padhe.
So Buddhi-Vaibhav Se Aage Badhe.
Whoever reads this Chalisa of the Mother goes forward in life adorned with the splendor of intelligence and wisdom. The Mother's blessing accelerates the growth of every worthy student.
चौपाई 39 विद्या-वारिधि वर दो माँ।
मूर्खता को दूर करो माँ॥
Vidya-Varidhi Var Do Maa.
Moorkhata Ko Door Karo Maa.
O Mother, ocean of learning, grant me the supreme boon of wisdom. Drive away the foolishness and ignorance that cloud the mind, and fill that freed space with the pure light of your knowledge.
चौपाई 40 जय जय सरस्वती माँ भवानी।
ज्ञान-मूर्ति जग-जीवन-दानी॥
Jai Jai Saraswati Maa Bhawani.
Gyan-Moorti Jag-Jeevan-Daani.
Victory, victory to Mother Saraswati Bhavani! O embodiment of all knowledge, O giver of life and meaning to the entire world — may your glory ring forever in every heart that seeks the light.
दोहा 3 सरस्वती चालीसा पढ़े, श्रद्धा-भक्ति-विश्वास।
विद्या-बुद्धि अपार मिले, पूरे हों सब आस॥
Saraswati Chalisa Padhe, Shraddha-Bhakti-Vishwas.
Vidya-Buddhi Apar Mile, Pure Hon Sab Aas.
Whoever reads the Saraswati Chalisa with faith, devotion, and trust receives boundless learning and wisdom. All hopes and aspirations connected to knowledge and excellence are fulfilled through the Mother's abundant grace.