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DAKSHINAMURTHY STOTRAM

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Index

S. No. Topic Page No.

1. Introduction 1 2. Dhyanam a) Verse 1 3 b) Verse 2 10 c) Verse 3 14 d) Verse 4 15 e) Verse 5 17 f) Verse 6 20

INTRODUCTION

Introduction :

• 10 Verses, text composed by Shankaracharya to glorify Adiguru Devata Dakshinamurti.
• Laya Karta resolves Dvaita Prapancha into unmanifest condition during sleep, Death and Pralayam.
• Resolution of duality happens when Agyanam goes away.
• Upadesa Vakyam are like waves of transmission towers TV stations, which converts Vritti into Jnanam.
• Brahma Vidya Guru more auspicious than other Gurus because he destroys Samsara.

Devatas - Facing

North East West South

Soma Indra Varuna Yama

• Dakshinamurti not under grip of Yama Devata as he has conquered time, Mritinjayaha, Conquered Mortality.

First Meaning :

• Dakshinamurti – South facing Deity Teaching Brahma Vidya.
• Form given for worship and meditation. 1

ध्यानम्

(DHYANAM)

Meditation Verses

Verse 1 :

(Salutations to Sri Dakshinamurthy) Whose Exposition through Profound Silence is Awakening the Knowledge of the Supreme Brahman in the Hearts of His Disciples; Who is Himself Youthful, but is Sitting Surrounded by Old and Great Sages who are Devoted to Brahman, The Hands of the Supreme Spiritual Teacher is Forming the Cin-Mudra (gesture of the Knowledge of Brahman) and Whose Appearance is Still and Blissful, Who is Rejoicing in His Own Self which is reflected on His Blissful Face; Salutations to Sri Dakshinamurthy. [Verse 1]

a) Vyakhyanam :

• ‘Dakshinamurthi’ is Brahma Vidya teacher on the holy subject of Atma – the self.
• Method of communication is systematic, Consistent teaching, for a length of time, brick by brick and cementing.
• Krishna cleared doubts and teaches the next level in Gita.

b) Prakatita Brahma Tatvam :

• Reveals the unknown, makes it known, throws light upon the self.

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• Brahman is existent thing different from all objects of experience.
• It is subject, Experiencer, Observer.

ii) Neti Neti :

• What remains after negation of every thing is Brahman.
• Negator not subject to negation.

e) Yuvanam :

• Ever fresh, Nitya, ever Youthful Spirituality.

f) Varshishtante Vasad Rsiganairhi :

• Surrounded by great, Informed, enlightened, mature disciples, Vivekis, who have Nitya
  • Anitya Vastu Viveka.
• Viveka required to get Vairagyam from Anitya world and then Vedanta appeals and becomes a priority.
• Vasad – Living near teacher.
• Varshishtaha – Old Disciples.
• Ante Vasi – Resident.
• Avrutam – Surrounded.

g) Brahma Nishtaiih :

• Disciple interested in becoming Brahma Nishta, Teevra Mumukshus.
• Saguna Brahma Nishtas, now come to Guru to learn Nirguna Brahman. 5

h) Acharyendram :

• One who teaches and lives the teachings, Srotriyam – Brahma Nishta.
• Acharya Indra – Greatest teacher, ever Jnani, Guruless Initiator of Sampradaya – Method of communication.
• Indraha at the end of word – Suffix is “Greatest”.

i) Chinmudra :

Thumb :

• Paramatma
• Satyam
• Purusha

Index Finger :

• Jivatma
• Mithya

3 Sharirams :

• Prakrti Tattvam
• Heart = Size of Fist.
• All 4 fingers are useful to us, only because of Thumb.

Thumb 4 Fingers

• Satyam
• Masculine Name – Purusha.
• Blesses others.
  • Mithya
  • Feminine Names – Kanishtika, Tarjani, Madhyam. 6

• Jiva, mortal when index is away from thumb.
• Chin Mudra teaching non verbal communication.

j) Karakalita :

• Whose hand is held in Chinmudra.

k) Ananda Rupam :

• Guru - embodiment of Ananda Atma.
• Only then can transfer Ananda to Sishya.
• Where does guru get Ananda?

l) Svatma Ramam :

• Gets Ananda not from any object, being, Relationship, but from his own Self.
• Any relationship – Guru Sishaya.
• Devotee – Lord is infinite.
• If Sishayas around, he enjoys Guru Status, if not, enjoys Atma Sukham, Non Dual Sivaha Kevala Lokam.
• How do you know, he is happy.

m) Mudita Vadanam :

• Happiness is internal condition, reflected in the mind mirror, natural, Revels in the bliss of Atma reflected in his mind and shown in a radiant face with a smile.

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Gita :

Sanjaya said : To him, who was thus overcome with pity and despondency, with eyes full of tears, and agitated, Madhusudana (the destroyer of Madhu, the demon) spoke these words. [Chapter 2 – Verse 1]

Prahasin Iva Bharata :

• Krishna had blooming face of Moksha, Arjuna had gloomy face of Samsara.

n) Mide :

• To such a Dakshinamurty I do Namaskaram.

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c) Jnana – Dataram – Arat :

• One who imparts Brahma Vidya – Aparoksha Jnanam, never allowing students to objectify, teaching eternally available Brahmanhood of students themselves, not as separate substance.
• Arat – Instantly knowledge revealed.

d) Tribuvana Gurum Isham :

• Perceptor and guru of 3 Lokas (Svarga, Intermediary, Manushya Lokas).

Guru – 2 Meanings :

i) Grinati :

• One who imparts knowledge.

ii) Adhikara Nivartakataha :

• Removes inner darkness of ignorance.
• Lights up Atma Jnanam in the minds of Students, dispels darkness of ignorance.

Isham :

• Omnipotent, powerful, controller, Rules over.
• Sristhi, Stithi, Laya Karta. 11

• Has capacity to communicate Brahma Vidya doubtlessly (Asat [Taittriya Upanishad] or Sat [Chandogyo Upanishad] Sat Va Idam Agre Asit).

Taittriya Upanishad :

In the beginning was verily this non-existence. From that the existent was born. That created Itself by itself. Therefore, it is called the self-made or the well made. [II – VII – 1]

Chandogya Upanishad :

Somya, before this world was manifest there was only existence, one without a second. On this subject, some maintain that before this world was manifest there was only non-existence, one without a second. Out of that non-existence, existence emerged. [6 – 2 – 1]

• What is the benefit of this knowledge.

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Verse 3 :

It is indeed a strange picture to behold; At the root (i.e. base) of a Banyan Tree are seated old Disciples (i.e. aged Disciples) in front of an Young Guru, The Guru is Silent, and Silence is His exposition (of the Highest Knowledge); and that (Silence) is severing the doubts (automatically) from the minds of the Disciples. [Verse 3]

Appreciation Verse :

• I am seeing 4 wonders – Vichitram.

4 Words - Ashcharyam

Vriddah Sishaya Yuva Guru

• Youthful Teacher
• Young, Fresh, Positive Optimistic because of Immortal Teaching
• Old Students
• Usually Cynical, Pessimistic, Critical Negative Thinking.

Sisyastu Chinna Samsayah Mounam Vakyanam

• Doubts of Students dispelled and students grasp Teaching.
• Taught in Silence

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Verse 4 :

(Salutations to Sri Dakshinamurthy) Who is a receptacle to all Knowledge, Who is a Medicine to all the diseases of Worldly bondage, Who is a Guru to all the Worlds; Salutations to Sri Dakshinamurthy. [Verse 4]

Who is Dakshinamurthi?

a) Sarva Vidyanam Nidhyaye :

• Nidhi – Treasure house of Para + Apara Vidya ( Siksha, Kalpa, Niruktam). 3 Sciences important for Brahma Vidya

Shabda / Pada / Shastram Tarqa Pramana Shastram

• Logical right thinking without error.
• Sankhaya / Yoga Eloquently communicated.
• Language thought Symbolised in sound to Communicate right thinking.
• Ensure proper transference.

Mimamsa Vakyam Shastram

• Skill in interpreting Scriptures.
• Vidya / Avidya Moksha.
• Sat / Asat Idam Agre Asit.

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