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Sarasvati

Sarasvati

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Definition: Sarasvati is goddess of river waters, fertility, and wealth, the patroness of speech, writing and learning, and the arts and sciences, and is also the consort of Brahma. Sarasvati is in origin, the lost Sarasvati River. From this, Sarasvati is connected with everything fluid.

Source: Encyclopedia Mythica Sarasvati.

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Alternate Spellings: Saraswati
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Sarasvati is repeatedly mentioned in the Rig Veda.

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