• A form of Lord Shiva seated facing south (Dakshina)
• Symbolizes knowledge, wisdom, silence, and enlightenment
• Considered the teacher of the four sages (Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana, Sanatkumara

Srikalahasti Sri Guru Dakshinamurti Swami refers to the revered form of Lord Shiva as the Supreme Teacher (Adi Guru) worshipped at Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh.

Connection with Srikalahasti

• Srikalahasti is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalams, representing Vayu (Air)
• The Sri Dakshinamurti Swami shrine is located within / associated with the Srikalahasteeswara Temple
• The place is especially powerful for:
  • Spiritual learning
  • Removal of ignorance
  • Guidance from a Guru
  • Meditation and jnana (knowledge

Significance of Worship

Devotees pray to Sri Guru Dakshinamurti Swami for:

• Clarity in education & career
• Success in studies
• Inner peace and wisdom
• Relief from confusion and fear

Sri Guru Dakshinamurti is the supreme teacher (Adi Guru) form of Lord Shiva.
He is the silent guru who imparts Jnana (self-knowledge) not through words, but through mauna (silence).

In Saiva Siddhanta and Advaita Vedanta, he is regarded as:

• Jagadguru – Teacher of the entire universe
• Embodiment of Brahma-Vidya
• Destroyer of ignorance (Avidya)
• Bestower of Moksha (liberation)

Meaning of the Name “Dakshinamurti”

• Dakshina → South
• Murti → Form

Dakshinamurti means “Shiva facing south”.

Why South?

• South is traditionally the direction of Yama (death)
• By facing south, Shiva conquers death and ignorance
• He turns the direction of fear into wisdom and liberation

Srikalahasti and Dakshinamurti

Srikalahasti Temple

• One of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams
• Represents Vayu (Air / Prana)
• Closely associated with Jnana, breath, and inner realization

Dakshinamurti at Srikalahasti

• Worshipped as Guru Dakshinamurti Swami
• Strongly connected with:
  • Spiritual awakening
  • Removal of Guru Dosha
  • Blessings for education, wisdom, and meditation
• The temple tradition emphasizes inner silence and self-realization

. Iconography (Form & Symbols)

Every element of Dakshinamurti Swami has deep meaning:

Posture

• Seated under a sacred Banyan Tree (Vata Vriksha)
• Banyan symbolizes:
  • Eternal knowledge
  • Guru-parampara (unbroken lineage)

Right Hand – Jnana Mudra

• Thumb + Index finger joined
• Meaning:
  • Jivatma (individual soul) = Paramatma (Supreme soul)
  • Ultimate truth of Advaita

Left Hand – Palm-leaf Scriptures

• Represents:
  • Vedas
  • Agamas
  • Shastra-based wisdom

Crescent Moon

• Control over time and mind
• Mastery over cycles of birth and death

Vibhuti (Sacred Ash)

• Impermanence of the body
• Supremacy of spiritual truth

Apasmara Purusha (in some forms)

• Demon of ignorance crushed underfoot
• Symbol of ego and illusion destroyed

Dakshinamurti and Silence (Mauna)

Dakshinamurti teaches without speaking.

“Maunam Vyakhya Prakatita Para Brahma Tattvam”

Meaning:
Through silence, the Supreme Truth is revealed.

This teaching emphasizes:

• Direct experience over words
• Inner realization over rituals alone

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. Dakshinamurti Mantra

Simple Mantra

Om Namo Bhagavate Dakshinamurtaye

Powerful Shloka (Guru Stotram – Opening Verse)

Maunam Vyakhya Prakatita Para Brahma Tattvam
Yuvaanam Varshiṣṭhānte Vasad Rishi Gaṇaiḥ

Pooja Timings (Traditional Practice)

At Srikalahasti, Sri Guru Dakshina Murthi Swami is worshipped daily, with special importance on Thursdays (Guruvaram).

Morning Worship (Most Auspicious)

• Time: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Includes:
  • Abhishekam (on special days)
  • Alankaram
  • Deepa Aradhana
• Best time for students and parents

Evening Worship

• Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
• Calm, meditative atmosphere
• Good for:
  • Mental clarity
  • Concentration
  • Spiritual learning

Special Days

• Thursday (Guruvaram) – most powerful
• Pradosham
• Guru Pushya Yoga
• Shivaratri

Many devotees perform archana with name + nakshatra on Thursdays for education blessings.

Why People Trust Dakshina Murthi Swami for Education

This belief is not modern — it comes from Vedas, Agamas, and Guru tradition.

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Dakshina Murthi = Adi Guru (First Teacher)

• He is the original Guru of:
  • Brahma
  • Vishnu
  • Sanaka sages
• All knowledge traditions begin with Him
• Hence students approach Him before exams, studies, and higher education

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Teaching Through Silence (Best for Learning)

“Maunam Vyakhya Prakatita Para Brahma Tattvam”

• He teaches through inner silence
• This helps:
  • Focus
  • Memory
  • Deep understanding
• Especially helpful for:
  • Confused students
  • Fear of exams
  • Lack of concentration

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Connection with Vayu (Air / Prana) at Srikalahasti

• Education needs:
  • Calm breath
  • Steady mind
• Srikalahasti is Vayu Sthalam
• Dakshina Murthi here blesses:
  • Brain
  • Nervous system
  • Mental clarity

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Four Sages = Ideal Students

Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumara, Sanatsujata:

• Learned directly from Dakshina Murthi
• Without books, without words
• Symbolize:
  • Pure attention
  • Discipline
  • Respect for Guru

Students pray to gain these qualities.

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Planetary (Astrology) Reason

• Dakshina Murthi is linked with Guru (Jupiter)
• Weak Guru causes:
  • Learning difficulties
  • Confusion
  • Lack of guidance
• Worship helps strengthen Guru planet

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Simple Pooja for Education (At Home or Temple)

Best Day: Thursday Morning

1. Light a lamp
2. Offer flowers
3. Chant 9 or 11 times:

Om Namo Bhagavate Dakshina Murtaye

4. Sit silently for 2 minutes (very important)

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What Devotees Experience

Many devotees report:

• Improved concentration
• Better exam performance
• Clear career direction
• Inner confidence
• Right guidance at right time

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Spiritual Truth

Dakshina Murthi does not just give marks —
He gives understanding.

That is why students, teachers, scholars, and parents deeply trust Sri Guru Dakshina Murthi Swami, especially at Srikalahasti.