Can we keep dakshinamurthy photo 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 importance 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 Brihaspati son?
Kacha
Kacha (Sanskrit: कच, Kaca) was an ancient sage and son of Brihaspati in Hindu mythology. The narrative of Kacha is mentioned in the Mahābhārata, the Matsya Purana and the Agni Purana.
Which is the best description of Shri 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.
Can a person worship Dakshinamurthy as a guru?
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. Lord Dakshinamurti sitting under a Banyan tree.
Where is the stone image of Dakshinamurthy located?
In most of the Siva temples, 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.
Where is the Dakshinamurthy sculpture in Madurai?
Dakshinamurthy Shiva sculpture on the southern entrance of the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai. This article contains Indic text. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks or boxes, misplaced vowels or missing conjuncts instead of Indic text.