Dakshinamurthy , is an aspect of the Hindu god Shiva as a guru (teacher) of all types of knowledge. This aspect of Shiva is his personification as the supreme or the ultimate awareness, understanding and knowledge. This form represents Shiva as a teacher of yoga, music, and wisdom, and giving exposition on the shastras.He is worshipped as the god of wisdom, complete and rewarding meditation. As per scriptures, if a person doesn't have a Guru, then they can consider and worship Lord Dakshinamurthy as their Guru. Eventually they will be blessed with a human Self-Realised Guru, if they are worthy
Best Time to Chant : Guru Thisai or Guru Bukthi (sub-periods) and Thursdays (especially after praying to the planet Jupiter)
Number of Times to Chant : 9, 11, 108, or 1008 times
