Sri Dakshina Murthy Stotram

Dakshina Murthy Stotram

Shaantipaathah

Om Yo Brahmaanam Vidadhaati Poorvam
Yo Vai Vedaamshcha Prahinoti Tasmai |
Tamhadevamaatma Buddhiprakaasham
Mumukshurvai Sharanamaham Prapadye ||

Dhyaanam

Om Maunavyaakhyaa Prakatitaparabrahmatatvamyuvaanam
Varshishthaantevasadrishiganairaavritam Brahmanishthaih |
Aachaaryendram Karakalita Chinmudramaanandamoortim
Svaatmaraamam Muditavadanam Dakshinaamoortimeede ||

Vatavitapisameepe Bhoomibhaage Nishannam
Sakalamunijanaanaam Jnyaanadaataaramaaraat |
Tribhuvanagurumeesham Dakshinaamoortidevam
Jananamaranaduhkhachchheda Daksham Namaami ||

Chitram Vatatarormoole Vriddhaah Shishyaah Gururyuvaa |
Gurostu Maunavyaakhyaanam Shishyaastuchchhinnasamshayaah ||

Om Namah Pranavaarthaaya Shuddhajnyaanaikamoortaye |
Nirmalaaya Prashaantaaya Dakshinaamoortaye Namah ||

Gururbrahmaa Gururvishnuh Gururdevo Maheshvarah |
Gurussaakshaat Param Brahmaa Tasmai Shree Gurave Namah ||

Nidhaye Sarvavidyaanaam Bhishaje Bhavaroginaam |
Gurave Sarvalokaanaam Dakshinaamoortaye Namah ||

Chidoghanaaya Maheshaaya Vatamoolanivaasine |
Sachchidaananda Roopaaya Dakshinaamoortaye Namah ||

Eeshvaro Gururaatmeti Moortibheda Vibhaagine |
Vyomavad-vyaaptadehaaya Dakshinaamoortaye Namah ||

Angushthatarjanee Yogamudraa Vyaajenayoginaam |
Shrityartham Brahmajeevaikyam Darshayanyogataa Shivah ||

Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||

Stotram

Vishvandarpana Drishyamaana Nagaree Tulyam Nijaantargatam
Pashyannaatmani Maayayaa Bahirivodbhootam Yathaanidrayaa |
Yassaakshaatkurute Prabhodhasamaye Svaatmaaname Vaadvayam
Tasmai Shreegurumoortaye Nama Idam Shree Dakshinaamoortaye || 1 ||

Beejasyaantati Vaankuro Jagaditam Praangnarvikalpam Punah
Maayaakalpita Deshakaalakalanaa Vaichitryachitreekritam |
Maayaaveeva Vijrimbhayatyapi Mahaayogeeva Yah Svechchhayaa
Tasmai Shreegurumoortaye Nama Idam Shree Dakshinaamoortaye || 2 ||

Yasyaiva Sphuranam Sadaatmakamasatkalpaarthakam Bhaasate
Saakshaattatvamaseeti Vedavachasaa Yo Bodhayatyaashritaan |
Yassaakshaatkaranaadbhavenna Puranaavrittirbhavaambhonidhau
Tasmai Shreegurumoortaye Nama Idam Shree Dakshinaamoortaye || 3 ||

Naanaachchhidra Ghatodara Sthita Mahaadeepa Prabhaabhaasvaram
Jnyaanam Yasya Tu Chakshuraadikarana Dvaaraa Bahih Spandate |
Jaanaameeti Tameva Bhaantamanubhaatyetatsamastam Jagat
Tasmai Shree Gurumoortaye Nama Idam Shree Dakshinaamoortaye || 4 ||

Deham Praanamapeendriyaanyapi Chalaam Buddhim Cha Shoonyam Viduh
Stree Baalaandha Jadopamaastvahamiti Bhraantaabhrisham Vaadinah |
Maayaashakti Vilaasakalpita Mahaavyaamoha Samhaarine
Tasmai Shree Gurumoortaye Nama Idam Shree Dakshinaamoortaye || 5 ||

Raahugrasta Divaakarendu Sadrisho Maayaa Samaachchhaadanaat
Sanmaatrah Karanopa Samharanato Yobhootsushuptah Pumaan |
Praagasvaapsamiti Prabhodasamaye Yah Pratyabhijnyaayate
Tasmai Shree Gurumoortaye Nama Idam Shree Dakshinaamoortaye || 6 ||

Baalyaadishvapi Jaagradaadishu Tathaa Sarvaasvavasthaasvapi
Vyaavrittaa Svanu Vartamaana Mahamityantah Sphurantam Sadaa |
Svaatmaanam Prakateekaroti Bhajataam Yo Mudrayaa Bhadrayaa
Tasmai Shree Gurumoortaye Nama Idam Shree Dakshinaamoortaye || 7 ||

Vishvam Pashyati Kaaryakaaranatayaa Svasvaamisambandhatah
Shishyachaaryatayaa Tathaiva Pitri Putraadyaatmanaa Bhedatah |
Svapne Jaagrati Vaa Ya Esha Purusho Maayaa Paribhraamitah
Tasmai Shree Gurumoortaye Nama Idam Shree Dakshinaamoortaye || 8 ||

Bhoorambhaamsyanalonilombara Maharnaatho Himaamshuh Pumaan
Ityaabhaati Charaacharaatmakamidam Yasyaiva Moortyashtakam |
Naanyatkinchana Vidyate Vimrishataam Yasmaatparasmaadvibho
Tasmai Gurumoortaye Nama Idam Shree Dakshinaamoortaye || 9 ||

Sarvaatmatvamiti Sphuteekritamidam Yasmaadamushmin Stave
Tenaasva Shravanaattadartha Mananaaddhyaanaachcha Sankeertanaat |
Sarvaatmatvamahaavibhooti Sahitam Syaadeeshvaratvam Svatah
Siddhyettatpunarashtadhaa Parinatam Chaishvarya Mavyaahatam || 10 ||

|| Iti Shreemachchhankaraachaaryavirachitam Dakshinaamurtistotram Sampoornam ||

What is Sri Dakshina Murthy Stotram?

Sri Dakshina Murthy Stotram is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Dakshinamurthy. Composed by Adi Shankaracharya, it encapsulates the essence of Advaita Vedanta and self-realization.

When and how should one recite this stotram?

It is best to recite this stotram daily in the morning after bathing, with a pure mind. Reciting it on Thursdays or any auspicious day is considered particularly fruitful. One can sit before an image of Lord Dakshinamurthy while reciting.

What are the main benefits of reciting Sri Dakshina Murthy Stotram?

Recitation of this stotram enhances spiritual knowledge, removes doubts, bestows the grace of a true Guru, brings peace of mind, and guides one towards liberation from worldly bonds.

Who should recite this stotram?

Those seeking knowledge, spiritual aspirants, individuals looking for guidance in life, those desiring mental peace, and those wishing to receive the blessings of a Guru can recite this stotram.

How many times should this stotram be recited?

One can recite the stotram at least once. However, for greater benefits, it is recommended to recite it 3, 5, 11, or 108 times daily. The number of recitations can be determined based on one's time and devotion.

What is the origin of Sri Dakshina Murthy Stotram?

This stotram was composed by the great Advaita Vedantin, philosopher, and saint Adi Shankaracharya. It is one of his many significant works.

Sri Dakshina Murthy Stotram

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