Dakshinamurthy is an aspect of Ishwara the Adi Guru who enlightens one with the ultimate awareness, understanding, and knowledge Sri Dakshinamurthy is most often envisioned seated in serene stillness under a sacred Vata Vriksha (banyan tree), facing the south, a direction symbolizing spiritual transformation and liberation. Dakshina Murthy Stotram - English | Vaidika Vignanam. A collection of spiritual and devotional literature in various Indian languages in Sanskrit, Samskrutam, Hindia ... 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 ...
