Today is the Day of Woten, Mercury. He signifies Academic Learning, VIdya Vijnana vanee Ganitha Lipi Kala. Scientific Knowledge, knowledge of Musicology, Mathematics … all come under his domain. He is Hermes in the Western, the Messenger of the Gods. In the Eastern, He is Progenitor of all arts and sciences mundane. Hence rightly called the Preceptor of the dark forces, Asura Guru.