Dakshinamurthy is a form of Lord Shiva as the supreme cosmic teacher or Adi Guru who grants Gnana or knowledge that can enlighten and enrich us. This Mantra brings many benefits to the one who chants it. It can help one overcome obstacles to education and boosts intelligence. It is also chanted by people to overcome the evil effects of planetary doshas. Those in education and creative fields can benefit by chanting it daily. Students and children with low intelligence can benefit from it.