The goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, music, arts, and speech. Consort of Brahma. She emerged from Brahma's mind. Represents the flow of consciousness (saras = flow, vati = she who possesses). One of the most revered goddesses in Hinduism.
White complexion, seated on a lotus or swan. Four arms: holds veena, book, japa mala, and lotus. Serene, wise expression. Often depicted near a flowing river.