Lord Shiva Dakshinamurthy
"Salutations to
that Dakshinamurthy, Who is the meaning of the pranava, "om", Who is
the personification of unalloyed wisdom (Jnana), Who is always Pure
And who is the epitome of peace. Salutations to that Dakshinamurthy,
Who is the teacher of the entire world, Who is the doctor to those
afflicted by the disease of birth and death, And who is the treasure
house of all knowledge."
On the Mount
Kailash, with Parvati Devi by His side, Lord was sitting in a
hall beautifully decorated by precious stones. At that time, Devi
worshipped the Lord and requested Him to alter the name of
Dakshayani given to her before, for being the daughter of Daksha.
This
Daksha was killed by Lord Shiva for his disrespect and
arrogance. On hearing this request Lord Shiva ordained that Devi
should be born as the daughter of Parvata Raj who was doing rigorous
Tapas for getting a child. He also told Parvati that He would come
over to her and marry her. Thus ordained, Parvati Devi was born as
the child of Parvata Raj and since her fifth year, began to do
rigorous Tapas for being the bride of Lord .
During the absence of Devi, when Lord was alone, the sons of Brahma, who are sages Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana and Sanatkumara, came to have Darsana of Lord and prostrated before Him. They entreated the Lord to teach them the way to remove Avidya and attain salvation. They expressed that in spite of the vast study of scriptures they had no internal peace and they were in need of learning the inner secrets, by knowing which they could attain salvation.
Lord Shiva, hearing this appeal made by the sages, assumed the form of Dakshinamurthy and remaining as the Guru Supreme, began to teach them the inner secrets by keeping Mouna and showing the Chinmudra by His hand. The sages began to meditate on the lines shown by the Lord and attained the state of inexpressible and illimitable joy. Thus Lord came to be known as Dakshinamurthy. May the blessings of Lord Dakshinamurthy be upon us all! May you all dive deep and enjoy the everlasting Peace and Bliss through His Grace!
During the absence of Devi, when Lord was alone, the sons of Brahma, who are sages Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana and Sanatkumara, came to have Darsana of Lord and prostrated before Him. They entreated the Lord to teach them the way to remove Avidya and attain salvation. They expressed that in spite of the vast study of scriptures they had no internal peace and they were in need of learning the inner secrets, by knowing which they could attain salvation.
Lord Shiva, hearing this appeal made by the sages, assumed the form of Dakshinamurthy and remaining as the Guru Supreme, began to teach them the inner secrets by keeping Mouna and showing the Chinmudra by His hand. The sages began to meditate on the lines shown by the Lord and attained the state of inexpressible and illimitable joy. Thus Lord came to be known as Dakshinamurthy. May the blessings of Lord Dakshinamurthy be upon us all! May you all dive deep and enjoy the everlasting Peace and Bliss through His Grace!
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