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Lord Shiva as Dakshinamurti under a banyan tree, surrounded by sages, with a river flowing through a lush forest.

Lord Shiva as Dakshinamurti under a banyan tree, surrounded by sages, with a river flowing through a lush forest.

A divine, serene depiction of Lord Dakshinamurti, the Adi Guru form of Lord Shiva, seated beneath a рд╡рд┐рд╢рд╛рд▓ banyan tree (Vata Vriksha) in a рд╢рд╛рдВрдд Himalayan forest setting filled with soft light, flowing streams, flowering creepers, and subtle celestial atmosphere. The Lord appears as an eternally youthful yogi with a radiant, calm face, рддреАрди рдиреЗрддреНрд░ (three eyes), and a gentle, compassionate expression. His complexion is luminous white with a golden glow. His hair is arranged in matted locks (jata) adorned with a crescent moon and flowing slightly. He is seated in a relaxed teaching posture (Vyakhyana posture) on a tiger skin over a natural rock. His left leg is folded on the seat, and his right foot is placed firmly upon a small dwarf demon (Apasmara), symbolizing ignorance being subdued. He has four arms: - Lower right hand in perfect Chin Mudra (Jnana Mudra), thumb and index finger joined precisely, other fingers extended naturally - Lower left hand holding a palm-leaf scripture (or resting gracefully on knee) - Upper right hand holding a rosary (Akshamala) - Upper left hand holding a flame (Agni), glowing softly He faces SOUTH direction (important), symbolizing transcendence over death. Surrounding him are the four Kumaras (Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana, Sanatkumara), depicted as youthful sages sitting at his feet, listening in deep рдзреНрдпрд╛рди (meditation), receiving knowledge in silence. Additional rishis and subtle celestial beings (siddhas, kinnaras) may be faintly visible in the Voir plus