Neela Saraswathi

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NEELA SARASWATHI or Blue Saraswathi is a form of Tara devi in her

fierce form. Tara or Taresi is the goddess that causes bhava tarana, so

She is also called Bhava Tarini or crossing the ocean of life. According to

Yogini Tantra, Tara is the same as Kali, the embodiment of supreme

love. She is also Kamakhya. In Tantric literatures three manifestations ofTara are mentioned: Eka Jata, providing Kaivalya or unity with the

Absolute; Ugra Tara, one who provides relief from unforeseen severe

meseries and Nila Saraswati, imparting Jnana or knowledge.

Tara is the presiding Goddess of Speech and the Shakti of Hiranya Garba

Saura Brahma. As the Sun incarnate, she is the successful owner of Surya

Pralaya. The Tara-sadhak becomes well accomplished in all the branches

of literature. Traditionally it is held that Vyasa Muni could work on andcomplete the eighteen Mahapuranas dues to the grace of Goddess Tara.

The aspirants of the Tara cult realize the Purushartha goals of dharma,

arta, kama and moksha. Tara is always away from Maya or the

Prapancha within it because it is Her own creation. She provides bhoga

or bliss initially and then mokhya or salvation. Tara is surrounded by

eight Yoginis: Mahakali, Rudrani, Ugra, Bhima, Ghira, Bhramari,

Maharatri and Bhairavi.

Tara, according to Nila Tantra, is iconographically depicted to share the

attributes of Goddess Kali. She stands in the Pratyalidha pose. She is

short stature with a protruded belly and Her complexion is dark blue.

She has a terrible appearance away from her mild and pretty Sarasawati

appearances. She wears tiger skin at Her waist and garland of human-

heads at Her neck. She is of prime youth and adorned with Pancha

Mudras. In Her four hands She holds Khadga-sword, Indivara-lotus,Kartika-shear and Kapala-human skull. Her tongue is held out as Kali’s

lolling tinge. She wears single braid of matted hair on her head. Tara is

three-eyed as she stands on the corpse lying on the burning funeral pyre

and ranges her feet, which appears terrible. These are symbolic of

Mother Kali, ever ready to remove the darkness of ignorance and

passiveness of Her devotees.

Tantric Practice: Neela Saraswati ritual, Mantra siddhi on NeelaSaraswati, Tara Saptakshari mantratantram Neela Sarasawati Sadhana,


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Tara Yantra and general tantric practices are considered to be for the

advanced bhakta who takes guidance from a qualified tantric guru. Tara

sadhakas are said to be capable of mastering certain siddhis and whoever

completely surrendering before Her with humble motives is taken under

Her shelter and supreme grace. The usual vidhya practice in Tantric Tarais that its initiation is given by women. Tara vidhyas use Bhuvaneswari

and Tara beejas.

In Tibetian tradition, Neela Saraswati is known as Yang Cheng Mo. The

Hindu Mahavidya Goddess Tara figures prominently in Tibetian

Bhuddhism. Tara’s appearance in the list of Mahavidyas can probably be

explained by the religious communication between Tibet and Bengal

where Mahavidya texts such as Mahabhagavata-purana andBrhaddharma-purana originated. Bengal also gave birth to refined forms

of Mother Goddess worship. In Bengal, Tara was an epithet of Kali while

Tibetian Buddism had twenty forms of Tara. Of this White and Green

Tara was popular.

Neela Saraswati appears a Buddhist yidam in her capacity as an

embodiment of virtuous activities pertaining to culture and learning.

Yangchengmo is the Goddess for performing arts, especially music. Inher musical moment and demeanour, Neela Sarasvati is called Piwa

Karpo. Her Chinese Buddhist name is Miao-yin-mu. Sarasvati’s

mythology includes purificatory aspect. In this she shares her

characteristics with White Tara and also with her Japanese equivalent,

Benten or Benzeiten. (see previous posting on Benzeiten)

NEELA SARASWATHI STOTRAM: Prayer to the Blue Saraswathi

1.Ghora roope maharave , sarva shathru bhayangari,

Bhakthebhyo varade devi thrahi maam saranagatham.

Help me who surrenders to you ,

Oh Goddess with fierce form and great sound,

Who is fearful to all the enemies ,

And who blesses all her devotees.

2.Surasurarchithe devi, sidha Gandharva sevithe,


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Jadya papa hare devi, thrahi maam saranagatham.

Help me who surrenders to you,

Oh Goddess worshipped by devas and asuras,

Who is served by Sidhas and Gandarwas, And who destroys all accumulated sin.

3.Jatajuta samayukthe lola jihwantha karini,

Drutha budhikare devi, thrahi maam saranagatham.


Who is with tied matted hair,

Who ends darkness created by unstable toungue, And who makes our brain work very fast.

4.Soumya krodha dhare roope , chanda munda namosthuthe,

Srushti roope namasthubhyam, thrahi maam saranagatham.


Who has the form of anger as well as placid nature,

And who is worshipped by Chanda and Munda,My salutations to her who has form of creation.

5.Jadaanaam jadathaam hanthi , bhakthaanaam bhaktha vathsala,

Moodathaam hara may devi, thrahi maam saranagatham.


Who destroys idiots as well as idiocy,

And who is very dear to her devotees,Please destroy my foolishness, oh Goddess.

6. Vam hroom hroom kamaye devi , bali homa priye nama,

Ugra thare namo nithyam , thrahi maam saranagatham.


Who likes the chant “Vam hroom hroom”,

Salutations to her who likes sacrifices and offerings in fire,I salute daily the fierce Tara devi.


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7.Budhim dehi, yaso dehi , kavithwam dehi dehi may,

Moodathwam cha harer devi, thrahi maam saranagatham.

Help me who surrenders to you,Give me wisdom , fame and ability to write poems,

And please destroy the foolishness in me.

8.Indradhi vilasad dwanda vandhithe karunamayi,

Thare tharathi nadhasye , thrahi maam saranagatham.


Who is saluted by Indra and others as couple , Who is merciful , Tara and the lord who rules as Tara.

9.Idham stotram padesdhyasthu sathatham sradhayonvitha,

Thasya Shathru kshayam yathi Maha pragnaa prajayathe.

If this prayer is read regularly with utmost devotion,

His enemies would be destroyed and he would become greatly learned.

(Translation Sri P.R.Ramachander.)

Hara Hara Mahadeva

By Yogi Ananda Saraswathi

Neela Saraswathi Mantra

Mantra For Students To Continue TheirHigher Studies & To Successfully GetScholarships

Benefit (s) : Goddess Neela Devi or Neela Saraswathi is prayed

for vidya vriddhi. The Neela Saraswathi Mantra is chanted to get

success in education. Students aspiring to continue their studies in


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higher learning institutions of their choice or to continue their

studies abroad will benefit greatly by chanting this mantra as when

Goddess Neela Saraswathi is appeased, you ought to get admission

into the university or college of your choice.

Goddess Neela Saraswathi is prayed for vidya vriddhi. Highly beneficial for students wishing to continue their

studies in higher learning institutions.

The Neela Saraswathi Mantra is also chanted to remove obstacles

and hindrances in one’s education. Apart from that, this mantra can

also be chanted to enhance one’s memory and creativity. Students

longing for financial aids such as scholarships, study grants, and

educational loans can pray to Goddess Neela Saraswathi. Students

finding the college/university life to be tough, can pray to Goddess

Neela Saraswathi too.

People in the creative industries can also benefit greatly by

chanting the Neela Saraswathi Mantra. Constant chanting of this

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mantra will also help to increase one’s imagination skills. This is a

beneficial mantra for those seeking to improve their communicative

skills too.

Parents can also chant the mantra on behalf their kids by adding

their child’s name, rasi (moon sign), and nakshatra (birth star)

before the start of the Neela Saraswathi Mantra.

Best Days To Chant (If you are unable to chant daily) : Thursdays

Best Day For Initiating This Mantra : Any Wednesday (preferably,

during the waxing moon and during Buddha Hora)

Best Time To Chant : During Brahma Muhurtha and/or during

Buddha Hora

Number of Times To Chant : 9, 45, or 108 times.

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