Yoga Mythology: Saraswati
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Overview
In this lesson, we introduce Goddess Saraswati, the deity associated with knowledge, creativity, and the arts.
Objective
Become familiar with the qualities, symbolism, and yoga practices associated with Goddess Saraswati.
What You'll Get
You'll learn why Saraswati is called upon by writers, musicians, and anyone seeking wisdom or creative flow. You'll discover her associations with speech, sound, mantra, and the throat chakra, and explore the meaning behind her appearance—four arms, a book, a mala, and a veena. You'll also get suggestions for yoga practices that honor her energy. Whether you're working with mythology in your own practice or weaving it into your teaching, this lesson gives you a clear and inspiring introduction to the goddess of learning and flow.
Questions Answered Here
- What is Goddess Saraswati primarily associated with??
- What other qualities does she represent?
- How is “flow” related to Saraswati?
- Describe her appearance and its symbolism.
- What yoga practices might you utilize to support a focus on Goddess Saraswati?
Goddess of Knowledge & The Arts
- Saraswati (also spelled “Sarasvati”) is commonly associated with the creative arts, inspiring and supporting writers, musicians and other artists.
- She is known as the goddess of learning, knowledge and wisdom.
- She is associated with speech, music, sound, mantra and AUM, the originating sound of the Universe. In this way, she is associated with the vishuddha (throat) chakra.
- She is the consort and power of Lord Brahma, the Creator of the Universe.
- Saraswati is also the goddess of a sacred river, and is associated with the moon.
- She is associated with flow, such as the flow of rivers, creativity, wisdom and consciousness.
- She is also known as Vak (speech).
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