Dakshinamurthy: As Dakshinamurthy

As Dakshinamurthy , Lord Shiva is portrayed as the omniscient young master conveying supreme knowledge, with his right hand raised in the gesture of teaching in silence. Dakshinamurthy means ‘the south facing’ and is the ultimate Guru. Ramana Maharshi has interpreted the name ‘ Dakshina Murthy ’ as one who is capable but without form. Dakshinamurthy is an aspect of Ishwara the Adi Guru who enlightens one with the ultimate awareness, understanding, and knowledge Lord Dakshinamurthy , the divine Guru. Discover his role in Advaita Vedanta, iconic imagery, and the triumph of wisdom over ignorance. even though the idol of Dakshinamurthy is established in each Shiva temple, there are just a few temples where Dakshinamurthy is the leader deity. only one of the twelve Jyotirlingas is Dakshinmurthy , The Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain.