सरस्वती चालीसा — Word-by-Word Meaning

Victory to Goddess Saraswati, remover of fear! You are the giver of knowledge, doer of good deeds, remover of obstacles. Victory to Brahmani, Bhavani, Mahavidya! Gods, sages and many people serve you — you are all knowledge. Moon-faced, seated on a lotus, giver of knowledge. Without you, no one obtains knowledge — not even through Vedas and Puranas. Whoever meditates on you obtains knowledge. Intellect, strength and wisdom illuminate — and please everyone. White-complexioned, you delight the mind, riding a swan. O Mother Sharada, giver of knowledge, destroyer of delusion. With book in hand, wearing a rosary, playing the veena. Grant us the boon of pure intellect, O Mother, remover of hardship. Give wisdom, give wisdom, O Saraswati, giver of wisdom! Without you no one obtains intellect — O ancient source of knowledge. Closing: O Mother Saraswati, give knowledge, give wisdom. Transform the fool into a scholar — all knowledge is your blessing.