Questions tagged [dattatreya]
Dattatreya is considered a form of all the three deities. He is especially considered an avatar of Vishnu
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Is the Nath Sampradaya mentioned in Hindu scriptures?
I want to know if there is any reference to the Nath Sampradaya in Hindu scriptures. I have read about it on many websites, but I find it hard to believe.
I find it illegitimate, especially as in this ...
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Is "Sripada Srivallabha Charitamrutam" accepted within the Orthodox Hindu community?
The origins of the book "Sripada Srivallabha Charitamrutam" does not appear to be supported by solid public evidence. While my research has not provided concrete details about its authorship,...
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The concept of Shunya (Void) by Dattatreya
I came across a question quoting a verse from Avadhoota Gita:
Some seek nonduality, others duality. They do not know the Truth, which is the same at all times and everywhere, which is devoid of both
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Where can I find Shri Dattatreya Bhujanga Prayata Stotram?
I'm searching for Shri Dattatreya Bhujanga Prayata Stotram, probably written by Shri Adi Shankaracharya.
Does any one have it?? Please provide a link to it.
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Is current "Avadhoot Dattatreya Guru Gaddi tradition" the "MISSING IN SIGHT" Hinduism that is continuing from Harappan Avadhoot of 3500 BCE?
Three faced HARAPPAN AVADHOOT sitting in SIDDHA Asan (not lotus pose) having three in one headgear. This persona is there in all major urban sites of Harappa and even found at SANAULI coffin.
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Who teaches whom -Astavakra or Janak Videhi
TripuraRahasya of Guru Duttatreya ends with Sri Astavakra Janak samvad where super wisdom of Contest Winner Astavakra is polished by Videh Janak as accomplished Ghrihastha.While Astavakra Geeta and ...
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What are the Rahasyas mentioned in Vedas?
As per Vedas, the Rahasyas are mentioned in the same breath as other sacred scriptures like Itihasas, Puranas and Vedas.
"In this way all the Vedas are manifested along with the kalpas,rahasyas, ...
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Dogs with Dattatreya
As mentioned in this question and answers, Dattatreya is depicted with dogs.
At the same time dogs are considered not allowed at places of worship; example is quoted in this question.
When dogs are ...
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Is lord Dattatreya a Chiranjeevi?
I have read somewhere that guru Dattatreya still resides in the Sahyadri mountains. Is this true
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What is the significance of Bhikshatana in Hinduism?
Recently I have read about Ramadasi Bhiksha and Datta Bhiksha. I want to know how is Bhikshatana done and it's significance to sanyasi?
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Which scripture mention that dattatreya belongs to fifth ashram?
The four ashramas in sanathan dharma are: Brahmacharya (student), Grihastha (householder), Vanaprastha (forest walker/forest dweller), and Sannyasa (renunciate).
I heard that Dattatreya does not ...
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What is the beejam of Lord Dakshinamurthy?
Every God and Goddess have their beejams. For example, Lord Dattatreya has beejam "Dram".
What is Lord Dakshinamurthy beejam?
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Does Ramayana have any explicit mention of Dattatreya?
Dattatreya is an incarnation of Brahma-Vishnu-Maheswara together.
Does Valmiki Ramayana have any explicit mention of Dattatreya?
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Vande smartrgami Sanovatu in Datta Stavam
There are nine stanzas in Datta Stavam.
All the stanzas except the last one ends with vande Smarthrugaami Sanovathu.
What is the meaning of that and what is its connection with Dattatreya?
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Will guru approach me if I read guru charitra for a fixed number of times?
I heard from one of my well-wishers that If I read Sri Guru Charitra a fixed number of times then a guru will surely approach me.
Is it true according to the scriptures?
If yes, then how many times do ...
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While Datta Guru name abusive words in rhythm of word Dutta appears in mind. How should I overcome that? [closed]
I recently started chanting Jai Guru Datta however during chanting words in rhythm of Dutta and which are abusive starts appearing in brain, hence I stopped chanting. What will be effect of such ...
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What is 'Datta Navaratri'?
What is 'Datta Navaratri'?
I only know that on its first day, 'Krishna-Veni' pooja is observed, but do not know the details of this navaratri.
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Which scripture contains sri datta stavam?
Is sri datta stavam a part of any scripture? If yes, what is the name of the scripture? Else, who wrote it?
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Does any scripture proclaim Shirdi Sai to be an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya?
I have heard many people claiming that shirdi sai baba was an incarnation of Dattatreya and thus is an Hindu God.Is there any reference in scriptures regarding shirdi sai baba being an incarnation of ...
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What is the Yoga shastra of Dattatreya?
Dattatreya, who is said to be avatar of Tridev, was born in 10th Treta yuga of the current Vaivasvara Manvantra and is believed to have acquired the knowledge of Yoga. In his history, there was no ...
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In which yuga was lord Dattatreya born? [duplicate]
In which yuga was Dattatreya born? Was it Dwapara yuga or Kali yuga?
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Guru Dattatreya Parayan
Being a woman, can I read the whole Sri Guru Charitra, which is known as GuruDatta Parayana, in the coming Datta Jayanti (Festival) ?
In our home, my father used to read it every year by following ...
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Did Lord Shiva first teach Tripura rahasya to Lord Vishnu or his avatar Dattatreya?
Tripura Rahasya is considered one of the important books that expounded Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
As per the introduction given in the book "Tripura Rahasya" by Sri Munagala S. ...
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Why Dattatreya is shown surrounded by 4 dogs and cow?
Simple google search with word "Dattatreya" shows many images of lord Dattatreya. but 1 important point to note is in most of those images, lord Dattatreya is shown surrounded by 4 dogs and cow.
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Was the Avadhut and Yogi Lord Dattatreya married & did he have a son?
As mentioned in the answer to this question according to the Mahabharat, Lord Dattatreya, the son of Rishi Atri, had a son called Nimi. I have never come across any mention of Datta guru as a ...
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Under what circumstances god take an incarnation?
Under what circumstances god take an incarnation? How does GOD decide that this the time for his incarnation?
Like if we consider
Sai Baba: people consider him incarnation of Lord Shiva or Lord ...
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What is the story of Dattatreya defending the Vedas?
The Sankalpa Suryodaya is an allegorical play composed by the Sri Vaishnava Acharya Vedanta Desikan. In this excerpt from the Sankalpa Suryodaya, a character representing Vedanta Desikan tells a ...
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What should be done on Datta Jayanti?
Datta (Dattatreya) Jayanti falls on Decmber 13th this year.
Can you tell me how should this day be observed? What rituals or prayers should be done on this day?
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Books on Datta Sampradaya
Lord Dattatreya is considered as the united form of trinity i.e. Brahma Vishu Mahesh.There is sect in India which worship him which is called Dattatreya.
Do anybody know good book on Lord Dattatreya ...
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Did Hanuman ever meet Lord Dattatreya?
Did Hanuman ever meet Lord Dattatreya?
Any incident involving both?
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Is Vishnu's incarnation Dattatreya quoted in the Brahma Sutras?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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Who created Datta Bavani?
Who created Datta Bavani? Please provide some introduction of the creator.
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What is the story behind Lord Dattatreya giving spiritual guidance to Parshurama?
I have heard that Lord Dattatreya has given liberation or spiritual guidance to Parshurama. What is the story behind that?
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How many people were brought back to life by Lord Dattatreya?
I have heard "Datta Bavani" many times. In this there are verse
"Kidho sajivan te nirdhar"
Means Lord Datta brought someone to life back after death. I would like to know, how many people were ...
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Lord Dattatreya's avatar Padvallabh?
Is padvallabh avatar of Lord Dattatreya? Are there any other avatars of Lord Dattatreya? I have heard that there are four avatars. Please give story of them.
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Why is lord Dattatreya called Pisacha
Lord Dattatreya is referred to as बालोन्मत्त्पिशाच
in many scriptures.
The word itself is made up of three words
1) बाल-
Literally meaning the child (It is a jeevanmukta lakshana)
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How did Lord Dattatreya acquire the knowledge of Yoga?
Is there any story about how Lord Dattatreya acquired the knowledge of Yoga?