The form of Shiva as the supreme teacher facing south. Represents the embodiment of knowledge, wisdom, and silence. Teaches through silence to the four sages (Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana, Sanatkumara).
Seated under banyan tree, facing south. Four arms: upper right holds damaru or agni, upper left holds pasha (noose) or snake, lower right in jnana mudra (thumb and index finger touching), lower left holds book of scriptures. One leg folded, one leg on Apasmara. Surrounded by four sages.