Dakshinamurthy Stotram Lyrics & Meaning in English
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Dakshinamurthy Stotram is a sacred hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, specifically in his form as Dakshinamurthy, the divine teacher. Its core purpose is to invoke wisdom and spiritual enlightenment.
- Hymn
- Dakshinamurthy Stotram
- Deity
- Lord Shiva
- Number of verses
- 10
- Best day to chant
- Monday
- Available languages
- English, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil
- Last updated
- 18 Jul 2026
Play along to learn the correct pronunciation and rhythm.
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Dakshinamurthy Stotram Full Lyrics in English (English)
Verse 1 Listen
viśvaṃ darpaṇa-dṛśyamāna-nagarī tulyaṃ nijāntargataṃ
paśyannātmani māyayā bahirivōdbhūtaṃ yathā nidrayā ।
yassākṣātkurutē prabōdhasamayē svātmānamē vādvayaṃ
tasmai śrīgurumūrtayē nama idaṃ śrī dakṣiṇāmūrtayē
Verse 2 Listen
bījasyāntari-vāṅkurō jagaditaṃ prāṅnirvikalpaṃ punaḥ
māyākalpita dēśakālakalanā vaichitryachitrīkṛtam ।
māyāvīva vijṛmbhayatyapi mahāyōgīva yaḥ svēchChayā
tasmai śrīgurumūrtayē nama idaṃ śrī dakṣiṇāmūrtayē
Verse 3 Listen
yasyaiva sphuraṇaṃ sadātmakamasatkalpārthakaṃ bhāsatē
sākṣāttatvamasīti vēdavachasā yō bōdhayatyāśritān ।
yassākṣātkaraṇādbhavēnna punarāvṛttirbhavāmbhōnidhau
tasmai śrīgurumūrtayē nama idaṃ śrī dakṣiṇāmūrtayē
Verse 4 Listen
nānāchChidra ghaṭōdara sthita mahādīpa prabhābhāsvaraṃ
jñānaṃ yasya tu chakṣurādikaraṇa dvārā bahiḥ spandatē ।
jānāmīti tamēva bhāntamanubhātyētatsamastaṃ jagat
tasmai śrī gurumūrtayē nama idaṃ śrī dakṣiṇāmūrtayē
Verse 5 Listen
dēhaṃ prāṇamapīndriyāṇyapi chalāṃ buddhiṃ cha śūnyaṃ viduḥ
strī bālāndha jaḍōpamāstvahamiti bhrāntābhṛśaṃ vādinaḥ ।
māyāśakti vilāsakalpita mahāvyāmōha saṃhāriṇē
tasmai śrī gurumūrtayē nama idaṃ śrī dakṣiṇāmūrtayē
Verse 6 Listen
rāhugrasta divākarēndu sadṛśō māyā samāchChādanāt
sanmātraḥ karaṇōpa saṃharaṇatō yō'bhūtsuṣuptaḥ pumān ।
prāgasvāpsamiti prabōdhasamayē yaḥ pratyabhijñāyatē
tasmai śrī gurumūrtayē nama idaṃ śrī dakṣiṇāmūrtayē
Verse 7 Listen
bālyādiṣvapi jāgradādiṣu tathā sarvāsvavasthāsvapi
vyāvṛttā svanu vartamāna mahamityantaḥ sphurantaṃ sadā ।
svātmānaṃ prakaṭīkarōti bhajatāṃ yō mudrayā bhadrayā
tasmai śrī gurumūrtayē nama idaṃ śrī dakṣiṇāmūrtayē
Verse 8 Listen
viśvaṃ paśyati kāryakāraṇatayā svasvāmisambandhataḥ
śiṣyachāryatayā tathaiva pitṛ putrādyātmanā bhēdataḥ ।
svapnē jāgrati vā ya ēṣa puruṣō māyā paribhrāmitaḥ
tasmai śrī gurumūrtayē nama idaṃ śrī dakṣiṇāmūrtayē
Verse 9 Listen
bhūrambhāṃsyanalō'nilōmbara maharnāthō himāṃśuḥ pumān
ityābhāti charācharātmakamidaṃ yasyaiva mūrtyaṣṭakam ।
nānyatkiñchana vidyatē vimṛśatāṃ yasmātparasmādvibhō
tasmai śrī gurumūrtayē nama idaṃ śrī dakṣiṇāmūrtayē
Verse 10 Listen
sarvātmatvamiti sphuṭīkṛtamidaṃ yasmādamuṣmin stavē
tēnāsva śravaṇāttadartha mananāddhyānāchcha saṅkīrtanāt ।
sarvātmatva mahāvibhūtisahitaṃ syādīśvaratvaṃ svataḥ
siddhyēttatpunaraṣṭadhā pariṇataṃ chaiśvarya-mavyāhatam
📖 About Dakshinamurthy Stotram
What does the Dakshinamurthy Stotram mean?
Chanting the Dakshinamurthy Stotram is believed to invoke profound wisdom and understanding, as Lord Dakshinamurthy symbolizes the ultimate guru. Devotees recite it to gain clarity in thought and spiritual insight, connecting with the deeper truths of the universe. It holds a special place for those seeking guidance and liberation from ignorance.
Who wrote the Dakshinamurthy Stotram and where does it come from?
The hymn is attributed to the revered sage Adi Shankaracharya. It originates from the Advaita Vedanta tradition and is composed in Sanskrit. Historically, it serves as a vital text in the philosophical teachings of non-dualism.
When and how should you chant the Dakshinamurthy Stotram?
The best time to chant Dakshinamurthy Stotram is during dawn or dusk on Thursdays, which are considered auspicious for worshiping Lord Dakshinamurthy. It is recommended to chant it 11 or 21 times, ideally while seated in a meditative posture, focusing on correct pronunciation to enhance its spiritual benefits.
❤️ What are the benefits of chanting the Dakshinamurthy Stotram?
- ✓ Enhances wisdom and learning
- ✓ Promotes spiritual enlightenment
- ✓ Aids in meditation and concentration
- ✓ Facilitates removal of ignorance
- ✓ Strengthens the guru-disciple relationship