Invocation
Shubha Mudgal & Jitender Singh Lyrics
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या वीणावर दण्डमंडितकरा, या श्वेतपद्मासना ||
या ब्रह्माच्युतशंकरप्रभ्रृतिभिर्देवै: सदा वन्दिता |
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेष जाड्यापहा ||
The lyrics of "Invocation" by Shubha Mudgal and Jitender Singh are a prayer to the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts, Saraswati. The lyrics list various physical attributes and symbols associated with the goddess in Hindu mythology, such as the white garlands she wears and the white lotus she sits on. The lyrics also reference her association with music, by mentioning the veena, a traditional Indian musical instrument, that she holds in her hand. The prayer concludes with a request that the goddess protect the singer from any obstacles in her pursuit of knowledge and creativity.
The song "Invocation" is a representation of the traditional Indian classical music form, known as 'Raag'. Aside from invoking Saraswati, the song also involves a 'Raag Bhairavi', that is believed to be associated with the divine feminine energy in Indian classical music. The song has a slow pace with elaborate renditions on the Veena, that aptly complement the power and serenity of the goddess Saraswati. The composition has been rhythmically synchronized to create an ambiance that is calming, meditative, and inspires creativity.
Line by Line Meaning
या कुंदेंदु तुषारहार धवला,
Oh Goddess Saraswati, who wears a necklace made of jasmine petals, whose white radiance is like that of the snow, please protect me.
या शुभ्र वस्त्रावृता |
Oh Goddess Saraswati, who adorns herself with pure white garments, please protect me.
या वीणावर दण्डमंडितकरा,
Oh Goddess Saraswati, who holds a veena in her hands and is adorned with a stick and a drum, please protect me.
या श्वेतपद्मासना ||
Oh Goddess Saraswati, who sits on a white lotus, please protect me.
या ब्रह्माच्युतशंकरप्रभ्रृतिभिर्देवै: सदा वन्दिता |
Oh Goddess Saraswati, who is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and other gods, please protect me.
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेष जाड्यापहा ||
May Goddess Saraswati, the divine one, protect me and remove all my mental and intellectual lethargy.
Writer(s): Shubha Mudgal
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