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Lets begin with the prarthana : #ShriGurudevaDatta
Saashtang Namaskar to Shri DattaGuru 
the Primordial or Adi Guru who has manifested time & again in various avatars to guide humanity through the maze of life called YogaMaya
Lets begin with the prarthana : #ShriGurudevaDatta
Saashtang Namaskar to Shri DattaGuru the Primordial or Adi Guru who has manifested time & again in various avatars to guide humanity through the maze of life called YogaMaya
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Birth : Shri Dattatreya is known as Atri Putra-Son of Maharshi Atri & his wife Sati Anusuya who was the epitome of Pativrata
Brahma Vishnu & Mahadeva in order to test her approached her as sadhus & asked for Nirvana Daana
Birth : Shri Dattatreya is known as Atri Putra-Son of Maharshi Atri & his wife Sati Anusuya who was the epitome of Pativrata
Brahma Vishnu & Mahadeva in order to test her approached her as sadhus & asked for Nirvana Daana
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Anusuya immediately prayed & wished that the 3 sadhus appear to her as infants so she could complete their wish without violating her pativrata-the power of her spirituality transformed the Tridev into 3 infants whom she could nursed & fulfilled their wish
Anusuya immediately prayed & wished that the 3 sadhus appear to her as infants so she could complete their wish without violating her pativrata-the power of her spirituality transformed the Tridev into 3 infants whom she could nursed & fulfilled their wish
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Pleased-they gave her a boon that they will take avatars as her sons
Mahadeva was born as Rishi Durvasa
Brahma as Somadeva (Moon) &
The 3rd child Datta was the Vishnu avatar with the anshas of Mahadeva & Brahma
Therefore Shree Dattatreya is depicted with 3 heads & 6 arms
Pleased-they gave her a boon that they will take avatars as her sons
Mahadeva was born as Rishi Durvasa
Brahma as Somadeva (Moon) &
The 3rd child Datta was the Vishnu avatar with the anshas of Mahadeva & Brahma
Therefore Shree Dattatreya is depicted with 3 heads & 6 arms
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Shree Dattatreya is the AdiGuru or the Guru of all Gurus
He is pure consciousness & is in the state of perfect equilibrium
At his feet are 4 shwaan/dogs denoting his control over :
Want
Lust/Desire
Jealousy
Greed
They also represent the 4 Vedas/4 Yugas/4 States of Existence
Shree Dattatreya is the AdiGuru or the Guru of all Gurus
He is pure consciousness & is in the state of perfect equilibrium
At his feet are 4 shwaan/dogs denoting his control over :
Want
Lust/Desire
Jealousy
Greed
They also represent the 4 Vedas/4 Yugas/4 States of Existence
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By his side is the Cow-Kamadhenu who symbolises happiness peace health & joy which one can attain if they control their 4 prerna srotas
His 6 hands hold
Shankha-Conch
Chakra
Trishula
Damaru
Kamandala
BhikshaPatra
each symbolising the following
By his side is the Cow-Kamadhenu who symbolises happiness peace health & joy which one can attain if they control their 4 prerna srotas
His 6 hands hold
Shankha-Conch
Chakra
Trishula
Damaru
Kamandala
BhikshaPatra
each symbolising the following
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Shankha-Shankha Naada resonates with the universal sound ॐक़ारा
Meditating on ॐ can help our senses resonate with the universe
Chakra-Denotes Kaalachakra & teaches us to remain steady through ups & downs of life by holding on to anchor of Bhakti & Shraddha towards the Guru
Shankha-Shankha Naada resonates with the universal sound ॐक़ारा
Meditating on ॐ can help our senses resonate with the universe
Chakra-Denotes Kaalachakra & teaches us to remain steady through ups & downs of life by holding on to anchor of Bhakti & Shraddha towards the Guru
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Trishul-The 3 prongs denote 3 nadis/energies of :
Ida at the left giving d right to Material pursuits
Pingala at the right giving d right to Spiritual prowess &
Sushumna in the centre bringing abt the perfect state of balance between the two which is the path to Moksha
Trishul-The 3 prongs denote 3 nadis/energies of :
Ida at the left giving d right to Material pursuits
Pingala at the right giving d right to Spiritual prowess &
Sushumna in the centre bringing abt the perfect state of balance between the two which is the path to Moksha
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Damaru-The Damaru which also resonates with the universal sound-ॐ
& denotes the state of awakening from the slumber of ignorance so that knowledge be acquired & deployed as a means to Moksha
Damaru-The Damaru which also resonates with the universal sound-ॐ
& denotes the state of awakening from the slumber of ignorance so that knowledge be acquired & deployed as a means to Moksha
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Kamandala-It carries water with which the Guru quenches the shishyas thirst for knowledge & wisdom-water also is essential for life & denotes the importance the of the Guru in all our lives
Kamandala-It carries water with which the Guru quenches the shishyas thirst for knowledge & wisdom-water also is essential for life & denotes the importance the of the Guru in all our lives
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BhikshaPatra-By begging for alms Guru Datta demonstrates the surrender of desires & ego and at the same time asks his Bhaktas to give him all their negativity so he can keep them on the path of realising the Brahma within them
BhikshaPatra-By begging for alms Guru Datta demonstrates the surrender of desires & ego and at the same time asks his Bhaktas to give him all their negativity so he can keep them on the path of realising the Brahma within them
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The Avatars of Shri Dattatreya :
1)Shripada Vallabh Digambara (1320AD-1350AD)- is Dattatreyas 1st Avatar
He was born on Bhadrapada Shuddha Chavathi (Ganesh Chaturthi) at Sri Kshetra Peethapuram (Andhra) After his Upanayana at the age of 7yrs he stared Teaching Vedas.....
The Avatars of Shri Dattatreya :
1)Shripada Vallabh Digambara (1320AD-1350AD)- is Dattatreyas 1st Avatar
He was born on Bhadrapada Shuddha Chavathi (Ganesh Chaturthi) at Sri Kshetra Peethapuram (Andhra) After his Upanayana at the age of 7yrs he stared Teaching Vedas.....
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At the age of 17yrs he started on a Pilgrimage to Kashi Badri & Gokarna
He then stayed at SriGiri for 4 months & after visiting NivruttiSangam he finally settled down at Kurvapur(pic)
On Ashwina Vadya Dwadashi he disappeared in the Krishna River and concluded his Avatara
At the age of 17yrs he started on a Pilgrimage to Kashi Badri & Gokarna
He then stayed at SriGiri for 4 months & after visiting NivruttiSangam he finally settled down at Kurvapur(pic)
On Ashwina Vadya Dwadashi he disappeared in the Krishna River and concluded his Avatara
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2)Sri Narasimha Saraswati (1378-1458): He was born on Poushya Shuddha Dwitiya at Sri Kshetra Karanja-The child didnt utter a word except “ॐ” till his Upanayana was performed at the age of 7yrs when he suddenly started reciting the Holy Vedas
....
2)Sri Narasimha Saraswati (1378-1458): He was born on Poushya Shuddha Dwitiya at Sri Kshetra Karanja-The child didnt utter a word except “ॐ” till his Upanayana was performed at the age of 7yrs when he suddenly started reciting the Holy Vedas
....
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He then started on a Pilgrimage to Kashi and Badri & accepted Sanyasa from Sri Krishna Saraswati at Kashi
He travelled the length & breadth of the country making various Kshetras more holy with the Touch of his Feet
He then started on a Pilgrimage to Kashi and Badri & accepted Sanyasa from Sri Krishna Saraswati at Kashi
He travelled the length & breadth of the country making various Kshetras more holy with the Touch of his Feet
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After Staying at Shree Kshetra Narsobawadi (pic1) for 12 years he finally came to Sri Kshetra Ganagapur
Shri Guru as he lovingly called-stayed at Ganagapur (pic2 ) for 24 Years after which he Proceeded to Kardali Vana at SriSailam (pic3) & Concluded his Avatara
After Staying at Shree Kshetra Narsobawadi (pic1) for 12 years he finally came to Sri Kshetra Ganagapur
Shri Guru as he lovingly called-stayed at Ganagapur (pic2 ) for 24 Years after which he Proceeded to Kardali Vana at SriSailam (pic3) & Concluded his Avatara
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3)Shri Manik Prabhu Maharaj of Shree Kshetra Humnabad (1817-1865)
4)Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj of Shree Kshetra Akkalkot (1st darshan in 1856 until1878)
GuruMantra : भीउ नकोस मी तुझ्या पाठी आहें = Fear Not I am always with u
& he is here amongst us even today blessing us
3)Shri Manik Prabhu Maharaj of Shree Kshetra Humnabad (1817-1865)
4)Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj of Shree Kshetra Akkalkot (1st darshan in 1856 until1878)
GuruMantra : भीउ नकोस मी तुझ्या पाठी आहें = Fear Not I am always with u
& he is here amongst us even today blessing us
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5)Shri Sai Baba of Shree Kshtera Shirdi (around 1838-1918) is one of d most widely followed Avatars of Shree Dattatreya not just in India but all across d world-his miracles are being experienced by Bhaktas every min even as I am writing this thread #OmSaiRam @SSSTShirdi
5)Shri Sai Baba of Shree Kshtera Shirdi (around 1838-1918) is one of d most widely followed Avatars of Shree Dattatreya not just in India but all across d world-his miracles are being experienced by Bhaktas every min even as I am writing this thread
#OmSaiRam @SSSTShirdi
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Baba was 1st seen in Shirdi as a young boy of around 16yrs before he disappeared suddenly & re-appeared with a wedding procession in Shirdi & stayed there till his Samadhi on the Dasshera of 1918
Baba was 1st seen in Shirdi as a young boy of around 16yrs before he disappeared suddenly & re-appeared with a wedding procession in Shirdi & stayed there till his Samadhi on the Dasshera of 1918
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Babas home in Shirdi-the Dwarkamai at Shirdi was open to all & his Dhuni (Fire) is eternal-Its Udi is taken as Babas prasad by lakhs of bhaktas who have pinch of Udi daily with water & even when they have some illness anxiety pain etc
Babas home in Shirdi-the Dwarkamai at Shirdi was open to all & his Dhuni (Fire) is eternal-Its Udi is taken as Babas prasad by lakhs of bhaktas who have pinch of Udi daily with water & even when they have some illness anxiety pain etc
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Babas Guru Mantra : श्रद्दा और सबरी is so relevant today
If we have complete faith in our Bhagwan-our Sadhguru & if we are patient our problems are resolved
He also said "Sabka Maalik Ek" -meaning God is one & resides within us
Babas Guru Mantra : श्रद्दा और सबरी is so relevant today
If we have complete faith in our Bhagwan-our Sadhguru & if we are patient our problems are resolved
He also said "Sabka Maalik Ek" -meaning God is one & resides within us
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Sai Satcharita – The book on the life of Shri Sai Baba is also regarded as the Modern Day Bhagwad Gita & is read by many Bhaktas including me on a regular (some on a daily) basis – Link to an online version of Sai Satchirata http://www.saidhamsola.org/satcharitra.htm
Sai Satcharita – The book on the life of Shri Sai Baba is also regarded as the Modern Day Bhagwad Gita & is read by many Bhaktas including me on a regular (some on a daily) basis – Link to an online version of Sai Satchirata http://www.saidhamsola.org/satcharitra.htm
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6)Sri Vasudevananda Saraswati Tembe Swami Maharaj of Maangaon (1854-1914)
7)Shri Gajanan Maharaj of Shegaon (First appeared in 1878 & performed his miracles & blessed bhaktas untli 1910)
Guru Mantra : गण गण गणात बोते = The soul is Brahma himself
6)Sri Vasudevananda Saraswati Tembe Swami Maharaj of Maangaon (1854-1914)
7)Shri Gajanan Maharaj of Shegaon (First appeared in 1878 & performed his miracles & blessed bhaktas untli 1910)
Guru Mantra : गण गण गणात बोते = The soul is Brahma himself
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Important Datta Kshetras & their Details
• Sri Kshetra Girnar-Junagadh Gujarat-One has to climb around 10000 Steps to reach d Dattatreya Temple http://www.guruduttgirnar.org/
• Sri Kshetra Peethapuram (pic3) AP-Birth Place of Shripada Vallabha Swami https://www.sreedattavaibhavam.org/pithapuram/
Important Datta Kshetras & their Details
• Sri Kshetra Girnar-Junagadh Gujarat-One has to climb around 10000 Steps to reach d Dattatreya Temple http://www.guruduttgirnar.org/
• Sri Kshetra Peethapuram (pic3) AP-Birth Place of Shripada Vallabha Swami https://www.sreedattavaibhavam.org/pithapuram/
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• Sri Kshetra Kurwapur-near Raichur Karnataka : Shripada Vallabha Swami Concluded his Avatara here
http://www.sreedattavaibhavam.org/kuruvapur/
• Sri Kshetra Karanja-Maharashtra: It is d Birth Place of Sri Narasimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj (Sri Guru)
http://www.sreedattavaibhavam.org/karanja/
• Sri Kshetra Kurwapur-near Raichur Karnataka : Shripada Vallabha Swami Concluded his Avatara here
http://www.sreedattavaibhavam.org/kuruvapur/
• Sri Kshetra Karanja-Maharashtra: It is d Birth Place of Sri Narasimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj (Sri Guru)
http://www.sreedattavaibhavam.org/karanja/
