Maa Saraswati has been extolled in several scriptures, Ved
and Purans. We often hear that Lakshmi and Saraswati are “rivals” and how one
is superior than the other. However, the truth is that Lakshmi is Chanchala
(impermanent,always moving) and it is only with Maa Saraswati’s blessings that one
can gain the wisdom and knowledge to preserve Lakshmi (wealth here) in their
life.
Hence,
one should make an effort to understand the deeper secrets behind Maa Saraswati
from a learned Guru. We all aspire to be successful in life but success depends
on several factors such as our Karmas. Our karmas are influenced by 3 main
qualities, Sattva,Rajas and Tamas gunas. Our Shastras say “Tamso Ma
Jyotirgamaya”, i.e Lead me from Darkness to light and this is only possible
with the blessings of Maa Saraswati.
One
of the key elements in attaining success is how we make an impact on others and
inspire them. We express our personalities to the outer world through our
thoughts and speech. Our thoughts are expressed through words and it is our
ability to communicate with others that determine the level of impact we make
on them. Our words and the manner in which we interact with others is a key
element in determining how we inspire them and become successful in life. Maa
Saraswati’s blessings give one mastery over speech and communication. With her
blessings, our speech and words can produce the desired effect on the world and
inspire others.
Most
of the successful leaders have one trait in common which is their ability to speak
and convince others. We see politicians who are great orators inspiring
millions of people worldwide. Similarly, a singer can entrall an audience and evoke
emotions of ecstasy, sorrow, melody all at the same time through the power of
speech and words. Such is the power of Maa Saraswati’s blessing.
Even
sounds produce effects and different types of sound produce different effect. A
crying sound has a different effect as compared to laughter. With the help of
words, sound and mantra sadhnas, we can please or attract deities to give us
desired results. Hence, we need the grace of Maa Saraswati if we want success
in life. All the 10 mahavidyas have some element of Maa Saraswati in them and the
highest category of tantriks or Mahavidya sadhaks will always have Saraswati
siddhis.
Vasant
Panchami is a very powerful occasion and personally I have learnt several sadhanas
on Maa Saraswati under the tutelage of my gurudev, Swami Nikhileshwaranandji.
As per my Guruji, the meaning of Vasant is “Bas- Ant(a)”, meaning end of all sorrows,
miseries, problems and difficulties in life. Vasant Panchami heralds the arrival
of spring season, symbolizing growth, prosperity, renewal from the dry, cold winters,
new beginnings and regeneration. A true sadhak should use this day to discard
all shortcomings in their lives and start afresh.
Vasant
Panchami is the day of knowledge, wisdom, literature, arts and music. On this
day, people also worship Kamadeva and Rati who awaken the earth (and its
people) and thus the world blooms anew. Hence, it is an auspicious day for
Akarshan (attraction) siddhi sadhnas. It is also the day for Apasara,Brahma and
Lakshmi Siddhi. Performing sadhnas on this auspicious day is very beneficial
for those looking to get married, married couples who are either on the verge
of divorce or looking for renewed marital bliss in their relationships. In
short, it is a very auspicious day for practicing sadhnas and opening doors for
new opportunities in life.
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