Sri Daksinamurti Stotram of Sri Sankaracharya

by Swami Tattvavidananda Saraswati and Ed.Puppala B.

Of the monumental literature authored by Sri Sankara,the Sri Daksinamurti Stotram,comprising stotras in praise of the glory of Isvara,holds a significant place.Singing the importance of nirguna nirakara paramesvara,the text elaborates on Lord Sri Daksinamurti as embodiment of atma-dharma and knowledge and describes the essential nature of Brahman.The work will interest scholars of ancient Indian philosophy and literature and inspire and motivate general readers keen on acquiring insights into religious and philosophical questions.Swami Tattvavidananada Saraswati,sannyasi-scholar,honoured with the title 'Vidya Nidhi' by Sri Sankaracharya of Pushpagiri Matha, is an acclaimed teacher of the Vedas and the Vedantic literature,the Sanskrit language and the Epics,who has discoursed on the subject to various national and international audience and conducted courses in gurukulas.