1 Dakshinamurthi and 'Proto-Shiva' seal Abstract Who is the god depicted in the 'proto-shiva; seal? There is a big difference of opinion on this issue. I believe that the god depicted in the Indus seal was 'Brahma'; however, Shiva has replaced Brahma over time. Hence, there is nothing wrong with calling him 'Proto-shiva'. God Dakshinamurthi. Picture courtesy – Wikipedia. (1) Dakshinamurthi is generally shown with four arms and depicted as seated under a banyan tree facing the south. He is placed upon a deer throne and surrounded by sages who receive his instruction. Sometimes even wild animals are depicted surrounding Dakshinamurthi. (1) Earlier, Dakshinamurthi was a separate god but later identified with the god Shiva.