Saraswati is the 3rd and final aspect of the Divine Mother celebrated during Navaratri in the Hindu tradition. Saraswati is the Goddess of the arts, of knowledge, creativity and education. She is often represented playing an instrument and holding the Vedas, that she loves to read. She has a calming and centering energy that helps the artist focus and tune in. Saraswati is also of great significance to me: I got her tattooed on my left arm as a symbol of my commitment to being an artist. Saraswati is also a symbol of the peace and fulfillment gained from making art, studying and enriching oneself, completely self contained, yet contributing to the beauty and peace of the world.