Om Aim Saraswatyai Namaha Explained
Om Aim Saraswatyai Namaha translates to “Salutations to Saraswati”, the goddess of speech, communication, poetry and music.
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Saraswati Mantra: Meaning and Pronunciation
| Saraswati Mantra | Om Aim Sarasvatyai Namaha |
| Pronunciation | Oom eye-m suh-ruhs-vuht-yeye nuh-muh-huh |
| English Translation | Salutations to Saraswati |
| Sanskrit IAST | oṃ aiṃ sarasvatyai namaḥ |
| Sanskrit Devanāgarī | ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः |
Om Aim Saraswatyai Namaha Meaning
Om Mantra
Oṃ bīja mantra (pranic energy)
- Oṃ is the sound of the universe
- Say: “oom”
- The sound of: Īśvara (Ishvara)
- Purpose: opening and clearing your mind for meditation. 1Frawley p. 82
Aim Mantra
Aiṃ bīja mantra (Energy of sound)
- Aiṃ is the feminine counterpart of Oṃ and often follows Oṃ in various chants.
- Say: “aym”
- The sound of: Goddess Sarasvatī (Sarasvati)
- It’s about: learning, art, expression and communication.
Saraswati
Sarasvatī is the Goddess of speech, communication, poetry and music.
Namaha
Namaḥ is the mantra of reverence and surrender.
Say: “nuh-muh-huh”
Purpose: honoring and surrendering to the deity (used with names)
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