Gaja-[A]ananam Bhuuta-Ganna-[A]adi Sevitam

Kapittha Jambuu-Phala-Saara Bhakssitam

Umaa-Sutam Shoka Vinaasha-Kaarannam
Namaami Vighne[a-I]shvara Paada-Pangkajam ||

Meaning:
1: (I Salute) Sri Gajananam ( Who is having an Elephant Face ), Who is Served by the Bhuta
Ganas (Celestial Attendants or Followers) and Others,
2: Who Eats the Core of Kapittha (Wood Apple) and Jambu (Rose Apple) Fruits,
3: Who is the Son of Devi Uma (Devi Parvati) and the Cause of Destruction of Sorrows,
4: I Prostrate at the Lotus-Feet of Vigneshwara ( the God Who Removes Obstacles ).

ShaDAnanam ku.nkuma rakta varNaM

mahA matim divya mayUra vAhanam |
rudrasya sUnum sura sainya nAthaM
guham sadA sharaNamaham Prapadye ||

## At all times, I seek refuge with Lord Guha, who has six faces, is
the color of red vermilion, is supremely intelligent, rides a divine
peacock, is the son of Rudra (Lord Siva), and is the commander of the
army of the celestials (Devas)

Yaa Kunde[a-I]ndu-Tussaara-Haara-Dhavalaa Yaa Shubhra-Vastra-[A]avrtaa

Yaa Viinnaa-Vara-Danndda-Mannddita-Karaa Yaa Shveta-Padma-[A]asanaa |
Yaa Brahma-Acyuta-Shankara-Prabhrtibhir-Devaih Sadaa Puujitaa
Saa Maam Paatu Sarasvati Bhagavatii Nihshessa-Jaaddya-Apahaa ||1||

Meaning:
1.1: (Salutations to Devi Saraswati) Who is Pure White like Jasmine, with the Coolness
of Moon, Brightness of Snow and Shine like the Garland of Pearls; and Who is Covered with
Pure White Garments,
1.2: Whose Hands are Adorned with Veena (a stringed musical instrument) and the Boon-
Giving Staff; And Who is Seated on Pure White Lotus,
1.3: Who is Always Adored by Lord Brahma, Lord Acyuta (Lord Vishnu), Lord
Shankara and Other Devas,
1.4: O Goddess Saraswati, Please Protect me and Remove my Ignorance completely.