“Dakshinamurthy Stotram – A hymn by Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Shiva as the Supreme Guru. Full lyrics in English with meaning. A prayer for knowledge, wisdom, and self-realization.”
The hymn praises Lord Shiva as Dakshinamurthy, the eternal Guru who teaches through silence. He reveals that the universe is like a dream or illusion, projected by Maya, and ultimate truth is realizing the self as one with Brahman.
Dakshinamurthy Stotram – Lord Shiva as Guru
“Dakshinamurthy Stotram – A hymn by Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Shiva as the Supreme Guru. Full lyrics in English with meaning. A prayer for knowledge, wisdom, and self-realization.”
Maunavyakhya Prakatita Parabrahma Tattvam Yuvaanam
Varshishthaante Vasadrushiganaih Aavrutam Brahmanishthai |
Aacharyendram Karakalita Chinmudram Aananda Roopam
Svaatmaaramaam Mudita Vadanam Dakshinaamurti Meede || 1 ||
Vishvam Darpanadrishyamana Nagari Tulyam Nijantargatam
Pashyan Aatmani Maayayaa Bahirivod Bhootam Yathaa Nidrayaa |
Yah Saakshaat Kurute Prabodhasamaye Svaatmaanam Evaadvayam
Tasmai Shree Gurumoortaye Nama Idam Shree Dakshinamurtye || 2 ||
Beejaasyaantari Vankuro Jagadidam Praang Nirvikalpam Punah
Maaya Kalpita Desha Kaala Kalanaa Vaichitrya Chitreekritam |
Maayaaveeva Vijrumbhayatyapi Mahaayogi Vyaashtaye Svem Parah
Tasmai Shree Gurumoortaye Nama Idam Shree Dakshinamurtye || 3 ||
Meaning (Simple):
The hymn praises Lord Shiva as Dakshinamurthy, the eternal Guru who teaches through silence. He reveals that the universe is like a dream or illusion, projected by Maya, and ultimate truth is realizing the self as one with Brahman.
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