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Medha

मेधा
Also known as: Medhā, Intellect, Retentive Power, Wisdom

About

The personification of intellect, memory, and retentive power. Invoked by students for improved learning and recall. Associated with Sarasvati. Represents the power of the mind to retain and understand knowledge.

Attributes

IntellectMemoryLearningWisdomRetention

Symbols

BookLotusLight

Associated Mantras

Om Medhāyai Namaḥ
Medha Suktam

Scriptures

VedasUpanishads

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Depicted as a serene woman, often associated with Sarasvati. Holds a book or lotus.