How can we worship Lord dakshinamurthy at home?

The picture of lord Dakshinamurthy photo can be kept and worshipped in home. The direction of the placement should be south only (hang on south facing wall). Idol can also be worshipped, but you need to perform daily pooja-rudra abhishekam.

What is the use of dakshinamurthy stotram?

The Dakshinamurti Stotra is a Sanskrit religious hymn (stotra) to Shiva attributed to Adi Shankara. It explains the metaphysics of the universe in the frame of the tradition of Advaita Vedanta. In the Hindu mythology, Dakshinamurti is an incarnation of Shiva, the supreme god of knowledge.

Who is God Guru Bhagavan?

Many Hindus have a common misconception that Nyana Kadavul (Lord of Wisdom) Dhakshinamoorthy is Guru Bhagawan (Planet Guru) and visit the Lord’s temple to receive His blessings for Guru Peyarchi every year.

Why is Shiva called dakshinamurthy?

Dakshinamurti literally means ‘one who is facing south (dakṣiṇa)’ in Sanskrit. According to another school of thought ‘Dakshinya’ means Karuna in Sanskrit or kindness (benevolence). So this manifestation of Shiva is a benevolent teacher who accords wisdom to seekers of salvation.

Who is Lord Dakshinamurthy?

Lord Dakshinamurthy is a powerful Avatar of the Hindu God Shiva, who appears as a Guru (teacher) to guide one on the right path. This divine form of Lord Shiva is the personification of all types of knowledge and symbolizes awareness, understanding and wisdom.

What is the meaning of Sri Dakshinamurthy?

Sri Dakshinamurthy. [Sakshi] Sri Dakshinamurthy is the depiction of Lord Shiva which illustrates Him as the supreme cosmic teacher (Adi Guru) and is a facet of the Lord as the guru who enlightens one with jnana (knowledge) that elevates and enriches.

Why is Dakshinamurthy worshipped in Hinduism?

He is worshipped as the god of wisdom, complete and rewarding meditation. As per Hindu scriptures, if a person doesn’t have a guru, they can consider and worship Dakshinamurthy as their guru. Eventually they will be blessed with a self-realised human guru, if they are worthy.

What is the difference between Dakshinamoorthy and Dakshina?

Dakshinamoorthy is the Effulgent Self as revealed by Bhagavan Ramana. Dakshinamoorthy is experienced on the right side (dakshina) and yet he is formelss (amurti), that is limitless. Dakshinamoorthy is the very form of Awareness (Dakshina)…