Dakshinamurti Stotra  (Paperback, Alladi Mahadeva Sastri)

Adoration of Lord Dakshinamurti: The "Dakshinamurti Stotra" praises Lord Dakshinamurti as the embodiment of supreme knowledge and wisdom. The hymn pays homage to Him as the Guru of all gurus, who imparts knowledge without the need for words. Form of the Hymn: The hymn is typically written in the form of verses (stotras) in Sanskrit, a classical language of India. Each verse is dedicated to praising Lord Dakshinamurti and His qualities as the Guru. Description of Lord Dakshinamurti: The hymn describes Lord Dakshinamurti as a youthful sage seated under a banyan tree, surrounded by His disciples (sishyas). He is depicted as having a peaceful and meditative countenance. Symbolism and Meaning: The hymn is rich in symbolism and carries profound philosophical meanings related to the nature of knowledge, self-realization, and the Guru-disciple relationship.