Veenadhara Dakshinamurthy (as a teacher of music and arts)
Veenadhara Dakshinamurthy (as a teacher of music and arts) is regarded as the Universal Guru who imparts knowledge that liberates. His teachings transcends Speech and Thought. Apart from his spiritual eminence, Sri Dakshinamurthy is regarded a Master in Music in Tantra and in Yoga.
His luxuriant hair of matted locks (Jatabhara, Jatabhandha, Jatamandala or Jatamakuta) , said to represent his Sthithi (preservation) aspect, is adorned and enriched with jewellery, the crescent moon, a snake and bunches of wild flowers such as Durdhura (dhatura).
The mass of the jatas is arranged in conical shapes to resemble a bright crown (Kiritojjvalam).
The Shilpa text Shilpa-ratna suggests that Sri Dakshinamurthy must be adorned with five emblems Ppancha mudra) : the gem on the forehead (Mani) ; the ear rings (Kundala); the necklaces (Kanthika) ; the bracelets on arms and legs (Ruchaka) ; and, the girdle (Mekhala) .
These ornaments are said to symbolize: spiritual power (Virya) ; forbearance (Kshanti ) ; generosity (Daana) ; moral virtue (Shila ) ; and wisdom (Jnana ) .
This bronze artefact is seen in a sattva state in which Veenadhara Dakshinamurthy is seen in extremely handsome form.
The saint poet Appar , a contemporary of the Pallava king Mahendravarman I (600 – 630 CE) , sang “He (Shiva) stands wearing the sweet smelling vibhuthi; holding a veena”.
Presenting you with a large 2.5 feet Veenadhara Dakshinamurthy in Bronze, made using the traditional Lost Wax method.
PRODUCT Specifications
height: 2.5 feet