Shri Medha Suktam
Shri Medha Suktam from Yajurveda Taittiriya Aranyaka. Complete Vedic hymn praying for divine intellect, memory, and spiritual wisdom in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Opening Invocation
Oṃ Medhā-Devī Juṣamāṇā Na Āgāt-Viśvācī Bhadrā Sumanasyamānā ।
Tvayā Juṣṭā Jujamāṇā Duruktān-Bṛhad-Vadema Vidathe Suvīrāḥ ॥ 1 ॥
Core Mantras
Mantra 2
Tvayā Juṣṭa Ṛṣir-Bhavati Devi Tvayā Brahmāśrī-Ruta Tvayā ।
Tvayā Juṣṭaś-Citraṃ Vindate Vasu Sā No Juṣasva Draviṇeṇa Medhe ॥ 2 ॥
Mantra 3
Medhāṃ Ma Indro Dadātu Medhāṃ Devī Sarasvatī ।
Medhāṃ Me Aśvināv-Ubhav-Ādhattāṃ Puṣkara-Srajā ॥ 3 ॥
Mantra 4
Apsarāsu Ca Yā Medhā Gandharveṣu Ca Yan-Manaḥ ।
Daivīṃ Medhā Sarasvatī Sā Māṃ Medhā Surabhir-Juṣatāṃ Svāhā ॥ 4 ॥
Mantra 5
Ā Māṃ Medhā Surabhir-Viśvarūpā Hiraṇya-Varṇā Jagatī Jaganmyā ।
Ūrjasvatī Payasā Pinvamānā Sā Māṃ Medhā Supratīkā Juṣantām ॥ 5 ॥
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Phalashruti
Whoever recites this Shri Medha Suktam with pure faith will be blessed with divine memory (Medha), sharp intellect (Buddhi), eloquence in speech (Vak), and spiritual brilliance (Brahmavarchasa).
Concluding Prayer
Om Shri Medha Devyai Namah!
Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!
O Divine Goddess Medha! Bestow upon us sharp memory, golden intellect, and pure speech. May we speak truth in assemblies and live a long, righteous life.
Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!
తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు (FAQ)
ఈ స్తోత్ర పారాయణం, నియమాలు మరియు ఫలశృతి గురించిన సాధారణ ప్రశ్నలు
Before starting studies, morning prayers, Vasant Panchami, and during student examinations.
About the Stotram
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Medha Suktam |
| Primary Deity | Goddess Medha (Divine Intellect) |
| Composer | Vedic Rishi Tradition |
| Source Text | Mahanarayana Upanishad / Taittiriya Aranyaka |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Vedic / Smarta |
| Section Count | Core Vedic Mantras + Phalashruti |
Author & Composer
Compiled in the Krishna Yajurveda Taittiriya Aranyaka tradition.
Spiritual Significance
Medha Suktam is the ultimate Vedic prayer for intellect:
- Meaning of Medha: Distinct from simple intelligence (Buddhi); Medha is the ability to absorb, retain, and spontaneously apply divine truth.
- Invocation of Indra & Saraswati: Invokes Indra (power of mind) and Saraswati (power of speech) to grant Medha.
- Lotus-Wreathed Ashvins: Praises the Ashvin twins holding lotus garlands (Pushkara Sraja) to heal the brain and senses.