Saturday, December 6, 2025

Who is Lord Dattatreya?

Guru : Lord Dattatreya is known as Jagatguru (universal guide)

Learning :Interestingly, he learnt 24 lessons from 24 different teachers.

These teachers were planets ; five natural elements ; human beings ; birds and reptiles.

Well, he leant from sun ; moon, earth, air, sky, water, fire, pigeon, python, sea, moth, bee, elephant, deer, fish, bird, snake, spider), Pingala, child, maiden, arrow-maker.

He adored them as his spiritual guide.

Trinity: Lord Dattatreya represents Lord Brahma ; Sri Hari and Mahadev.

Living : Ardent devotees believe, Lord Dattattreya is ever living and roams around the world.

Girnar : Many yogis believe that he lives in hills of Girnar in Gujarat.

Juna Akhara : Lord Dattatreya is Ishta (personal deity) of Juna Akhara, the largest Hindu monastic sect.

Simple : Guru Dattatreya is known as the epitome of humility; selflessness and wisdom.

Prayer : Sri Ganeshaya Namah Sri Gurudev Dutt Jai Sita Ram Narayan Namo Parvatipataye Har Har Mahadev Shiv Shambo Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai Kripa Karo Gurudev Ki Nai !

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