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Sri Dakshinamurthy is not only worshiped as the First Guru, but also as the One, who teaches everyone through the medium innumerable number of human Gurus. Learn about Dakshinamurthy , a form of Shiva as the supreme Guru who imparts spiritual knowledge and enlightenment. Explore his significance, symbolism, teachings, and the Dakshinamurthy Stotram hymn. Dakshinamurthy is a form of Lord Shiva as the universal teacher, symbolizing knowledge, wisdom, and enlightenment. The word “ Dakshinamurthy ” translates to “one who is facing south,” and it is believed that Lord Shiva as Dakshinamurthy imparts spiritual wisdom and guidance to seekers. Temples dedicated to Dakshinamurthy are places where devotees come to seek knowledge, understanding, and spiritual awakening. Here are some notable Dakshinamurthy temples in India: Dakshinamurti literally means 'one who is facing south (dakṣiṇa)' in Sanskrit. South is the direction of Death, hence change. In every Siva temple the stone image of Dakshinamurthy is installed, facing south, on the southern circumambulatory path around the sanctum sanctorum. Perhaps, of all Hindu Gods, he is the only one sitting facing south. The great seer Ramana Maharshi, has said in letter 89: one meaning of Dakshina is efficient; another meaning is ‘in the heart on the right side ...
