How to receive the Grace of Lord Dakshinamurthy?
Lord Dakshinamurthy is the Guru or teacher avatar of Lord Shiva. He was the first teacher to preach Vedic secrets, yoga sutras, techniques for enlightenment. ‘Dakshinamurthy’ translates to ‘Dakshina’ meaning South and Murthy meaning Lord or Deity -idol i.e., South facing Lord. When Lord Shiva decided to impart His Jnana to mankind and the seekers. He faced South direction and initiated his disciples into yogic path. He is the Supreme Guru of the ultimate wellbeing. According to some Vedas, He is the Supreme God who will absorb the whole cosmos at the end of an aeon (kalpa). He is the embodiment of wisdom and the destroyer of ego and ignorance. His cosmic knowledge illuminates the mankind.
Lord Dakshinamurthy is portrayed as a yogi with golden body, overflowing with wisdom, perched in the state of deep meditation, with a halo around His head, crescent on his head, wearing matter hair as a crown. Sometimes, He is seen with half open eyes, resplendent in joy and pleasant smile. He is seated under a banyan or fig tree- Ala Vruksha. His left leg is folded and placed over the right knee- Virasana, wearing tiger skin and ornaments of Rudraksha. His right foot is placed on Apasmara purush– a mythical demon of ignorance and ego. He has four arms, holds Chin or yoga mudra, palm leaves, damaru, flame of knowledge. He is surrounded by yogis, sages, His disciples. He is in absolute synchrony with Time and Space; the location of planet Jupiter in Natal chart decides plenty of things in life. Marriage, time of marriage, your spouse, career, academics, and destiny. Lord Dakshinamurthy is associated with Vishuddhi or Throat Chakra. It is related to communication, self-realization, clarity, and self-esteem. Lord Dakshinamurthy’s powers are mentioned in various puranas and Vedas, Shiva purana, Bhagavata Purana, Krishna Yajur Veda, Brahma Sutra Bhashyam.
Grand blessings from Lord Dakshinamurthy can make us powerful educationalists, precious metal business entrepreneurs, literature poets, bankers, even honorary administrative posts. Worshiping Lord Dakshinamurthy can reverse the adverse effects arising out of bad placements of Jupiter.
How to worship Lord Dakshinamurthy?
We can worship Lord Dakshinamurthy on Thursdays – Guruvar, or during Guru horas on any day, Pournami is also considered ideal for offering special prayers to Lord Dakshinamurthy. Lighting a ghee lamp or a simple oil lamp to Lord and chanting mantras (listed below). Some devotees also offer a garland made of soaked Chickpeas- Channa.
Om Hreem Dakshinamurthaye Swahaa
(or)
Om Namo Bhagavathe Dakshinamurthaye
Mahyam Medhaam Pradnyaam Prayaccha Swaha
Meaning:
Hail the Lord who has abundant source of knowledge and I bow down to his divinity. I seek for His glorious “Medhaa”, – knowledge, and “Pradnyaa” – wisdom.
Benefits of Worshipping Lord Dakshinamurthy
- Lord Dakshinamurthy’s blessings can help us attain unparalleled victory in academics and career.
- He removes obstacles, fear, ego, and ignorance.
- This Lord boosts performance in competitive exams and competitions
- He helps us sharpen our focus and concentration on tasks by establishing great mental stability and strength.
- His Grace can bring out our innate talents to limelight.
- Worshipping Dakshinamurthy imparts great wisdom, yogic secrets, and knowledge
- Offering prayers to Dakshinamurthy removes the negative aspects of mind and distractions.
- He can ease many challenges in both marital life and professional life.
- Bestows luck in choosing business partners and life partner
- Lord Dakshinamurthy grace improves overall quality of life and spiritual seeking.