Datta Stava

[Guest guest]

I adore Lord Dattatreya, A Mahatman, who confers boons and protects the

devotees, who removes afflictions immediately of those who remember Him with

faith.

 

 

I adore Lord Dattatreya, who is a friend of the poor, a sea of compassion,

cause of all causes and the protector of all those who remember Him sincerely.

 

 

I adore Lord Dattatreya who is a shelter for the poor and afflicted and

grants deliverance immediately to those having firm devotion in Him and remember

Him sincerely.

 

 

I adore Lord Dattatreya who is the destroyer of all useless and harmful

things and the giver of all auspicious objects, the remover of all afflictions

of

those who remember Him sincerely.

 

 

I adore Lord Dattatreya, well-versed in the Vedas, a knower of the essence of

religion,

who causes to increase the fame of His devotees and who is the giver of

whatever is needed by the devotees who remember Him sincerely.

 

I adore Lord Dattatreya who removes the quagmire of sins, lights up the flame

of wisdom,

calms down distress and torment of those who remember Him sincerely.

 

I adore Lord Dattatreya who cures all diseases, heals all pain and removes

all calamities of those who remember Him sincerely.

 

I adore Lord Dattatreya who is most excellent and liberates from the cycle of

birth and death

in this world and who is the giver of bliss to those who remember Him

sincerely.

 

Those who recite this eulogy of Lord Dattatreya regularly and with faith,

become wise and attain victory, fame, fulfilment of all worldly desires and

achievements and finally get liberation from the bondage of life.

 

JGD

 

with regard to the last stanza, fulfillment of all worldly desires, we should

however, remember the following Sookti from Sadguru Sookti Sangraha:

 

Love For Guru

If you have developed love for your Sadguru this

itself is a great blessing and grace of the Almighty

god. Your love alone can become a stepping stone for

your spiritual elevation. But you must understand what

love for the Sadguru is. It is bereft of all

expectations and desires. True love asks for nothing

in exchange. Your sadguru knows best what your needs

and wishes are and he is there, for sure, to look

after you. Pure love is full surrender and when there

is full surrender, where is the scope for asking

anything. Just follow your sadguru and be at rest.

Jai guru Datta! ---

 

by the way, Ravi means Sun God (in Shiveti Saureti) JGD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

you can find Sadguru Sookti Sangraha online: <A

HREF="www.sadguruseva.org">www.sadguruseva.org</A> JGD

(Sadguru means: Eternal Guru as far as i know, "sad" meaning "always" (not

only in this life)

means Satguru at the same time, Sat meaning True, Absolute etc because Truth

and the Absolute are at the same time eternal, exist always)

Sookti means aphorism or teaching as far as i know (see also Sookti Manjari

in Bhakti Mala, i.e. "Bunch of Aphorisms" as far as i know)

Sangraha: what does it mean?

 

 

> remember the following Sookti from Sadguru Sookti Sangraha:

>

> Love For Guru

> If you have developed love for your Sadguru this

> itself is a great blessing and grace of the Almighty

> god. Your love alone can become a stepping stone for

> your spiritual elevation. But you must understand what

> love for the Sadguru is. It is bereft of all

> expectations and desires. True love asks for nothing

> in exchange. Your sadguru knows best what your needs

> and wishes are and he is there, for sure, to look

> after you. Pure love is full surrender and when there

> is full surrender, where is the scope for asking

> anything. Just follow your sadguru and be at rest.

> Jai guru Datta!

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

it probably means Samgraha, i.e.: collection, summary, compendium

 

as per <A

HREF="http://www.alkhemy.com/sanskrit/dict/">http://www.alkhemy.com/sanskrit/dic\

t/</A> and

<A

HREF="www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak/indologie/tamil/mwd_search.html">www.uni-koeln.d\

e/phil-fak/indologie/tamil/mwd_search.html</A>

 

Jai Guru Datta

 

 

 

> Sangraha: what does it mean?

>

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Jai Guru Datta!

 

I humbly submit the following clarification:

 

Sat + Guru = Sadguru

 

When we split the word 'Sadguru',

it is again, Sat + Guru (not 'sad + Guru).

 

There is NO such word as 'sad' in Sanskrit.

There is a word 'sadaa', meaninig 'always'.

For example, 'Sadaasiva' (sadaa +Siva) means 'always auspicious'.

 

I remember, a few months ago one of the devotees split the word as 'Sad Guru'

and another devotee rightly warned about its true (although unintended) meaning

as 'sad Guru' (a Guru who is unhappy).

 

One should be very careful in splitting and pronouncing Sanskrit words during

chants. Opposite meanings are a frequent possibility and are dangerous.

 

Sri Guru Datta!!

 

Kamesh Upadrashta

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

MadeleineHeiss

MadeleineHeiss ; jaigurudatta

Thursday, September 04, 2003 4:07 AM

Re: Datta Stava

 

 

you can find Sadguru Sookti Sangraha online: <A

HREF="www.sadguruseva.org">www.sadguruseva.org</A> JGD

(Sadguru means: Eternal Guru as far as i know, "sad" meaning "always" (not

only in this life)

means Satguru at the same time, Sat meaning True, Absolute etc because Truth

and the Absolute are at the same time eternal, exist always)

Sookti means aphorism or teaching as far as i know (see also Sookti Manjari

in Bhakti Mala, i.e. "Bunch of Aphorisms" as far as i know)

Sangraha: what does it mean?

 

 

> remember the following Sookti from Sadguru Sookti Sangraha:

>

> Love For Guru

> If you have developed love for your Sadguru this

> itself is a great blessing and grace of the Almighty

> god. Your love alone can become a stepping stone for

> your spiritual elevation. But you must understand what

> love for the Sadguru is. It is bereft of all

> expectations and desires. True love asks for nothing

> in exchange. Your sadguru knows best what your needs

> and wishes are and he is there, for sure, to look

> after you. Pure love is full surrender and when there

> is full surrender, where is the scope for asking

> anything. Just follow your sadguru and be at rest.

> Jai guru Datta!

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Yes, i remember this, too. And if i remember correctly, Sri Swamiji, some

time ago said that Sadguru meant "always Guru". I don´t remember in what

context,

maybe in the context that if a title has been given, it should stay forever,

i.e. once someone has considered Him to be his/her Guru, he/she should not

change his/her mind afterwards. JGD

 

> I remember, a few months ago one of the devotees split the word as 'Sad

> Guru' and another devotee rightly warned about its true (although unintended)

> meaning as 'sad Guru' (a Guru who is unhappy).

>

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

"...A Sadguru is a teacher (guru) who preaches truth (sat) and provides us

guidance and balance in our lives. Sadguru is also call sadguru (sad means

always)...."

from the below FAQ section

<A

HREF="http://www.dycusa.org/faq/faq.htm">http://www.dycusa.org/faq/faq.htm</A>

- Saturday, August 11th, 2001

 

Q: Why do we need a guru? A1: When a man performs virtous deed and gains

merit (punya), a Guru will automatically appear to him. When a man's sins mount

up

and have to be abolved a Guru steps in. In the first case, the Guru releases

him form the bonds of attachment and then gives him (Atma Sakshaatkar). In the

second case, the Guru prevents His devotee from deteriorating further. After

that, the Guru brings about a deep transformation in the individual. It is not

necessary that the Guru should be present in the physical from. A Guru or

master can manifest in the form of Shakti or just enlightenment or create

spiritual stirring as has happened in the case of Budha. A2: (This answer was

composed by Venu Gopal Lunani; Lunani Corporation; GNT Road, Eluru 534002; A.P.

India; Phone: Off: 08812-37363, 37364; Res: 08812-37361, 37362; Fax:

08812-37361,

42116; E-mail: sslunani)In today’s modern world materialism has

reached

its pinnacle. Our appreciation for materialistic things have gone to such an

extent that we are self-destructing ourselves, our relationship with others

and society as whole. Are we existing for self-destruction? Or is there

something more to life? The answer to this question lies with sadguru (spiritual

master), who through yogic powers can steer us away from this path of

self-destruction and help us realize the purpose of our lives.A Sadguru is a

teacher (guru)

who preaches truth (sat) and provides us guidance and balance in our lives.

Sadguru is also call sadguru (sad means always). Following the guidance of a

sadguru is not a new trend. Guru parampara has been in existence in India since

several thousands of years. As per Hindu mythology, Lord Sri Rama,

reincarnation of Mahavishnu, used to have a guru by name Vasista. While Lord Sri

Krishna

used to have sadguru by name Maharaja. If Rama and Krishna, divine power in

human form, could have gurus, why should we not have one? Especially when we all

are living in such a chaotic and unpredictable life in this kali age. For a

truth seeker, sadguru is a representative of cosmic truth and for an ordinary

person sadguru appears like a layman. Sadguru elevates the mind and spirit by

his sheer presence. Literally sadguru is a perfectionist in all the physical,

psychic and other planes of existence. Sadguru possess all the potentialities

of god at the same time acts like a human. For those who follow the guidance of

sadguru he is the inspirer and divine vision. By his presence and guidance he

accelerates your achievements. Sadguru is meant for transformation of the

disciple into right path.A sadguru is divine in nature and carry positive yogic

powers. He is also capable of assessing karmas of previous births and that of

present birth (something a sadguru will not reveal to his devotee). It is known

fact that our scientists by using sophisticated equipment are finding out

what is happening in the universe, which we believe and have not seen by our

naked eye. When we believe in this why not we believe holy saint’s vision of

previous births and present birth karmas of human beings that they come across.

A

devotee who is willing to bring balance in his life should have firm

determination to achieve this through sadguru (a spiritual doctor). Once a

devotee

establishes a trust in sadguru, devotee will be put under sadhana i.e. yoga,

meditation and other spiritual practices such as mantra and prayers. This is

analogous to visiting a specialist medical doctor. Who diagnoses illnesses of a

patient and provide prescription for treatment of this illness. By performing

these

spiritual practices one can slowly diminish negative forces (bad karmas)

which are acting within ones body from previous births and present births. These

spiritual practices should be followed in parallel to ones responsibility

towards family, profession and society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

JGD. Kamesh is right in my opinion.

 

The Sanskrit word 'Sat' has two meanings - 'true' and also 'good'.

'Sat-Guru' means true Guru or good Guru. 'Satkarma' or 'Sat-Karma'

means a good deed or good action.

 

The confusion comes from the English-speaking people splitting the

word 'Sadguru' as Sad-Guru and pronouncing the adjective part of the

compound word like the English word 'sad'.

 

As Brahmasri Vamshi Krishna Ghanapathi has pointed out, we cannot

combine words from two different languages to make a compound word.

Therefore, if one recognizes that both the words are Sanskrit, there

is NO problem.

 

But when we split a compound word into two, there is usually a

possibility for confusion to an English-speaking reader who may not

recognize that the first word 'sad' is also Sanskrit.

 

The wording "Sadguru is 'Sadaaguru'" seems to be a poetic expression

on the part of Sri Swamiji, and a creative way of explaining "Guru

Tattva"; (if a title is given,it should stay forever)

 

JGD

 

In JAIGURUDATTA, MadeleineHeiss@a... wrote:

> "...A Sadguru is a teacher (guru) who preaches truth (sat) and

provides us

> guidance and balance in our lives. Sadguru is also call sadguru

(sad means

> always)...."

> from the below FAQ section

> <A

HREF="http://www.dycusa.org/faq/faq.htm">http://www.dycusa.org/faq/faq

..htm</A> - Saturday, August 11th, 2001

>

> Q: Why do we need a guru? A1: When a man performs virtous deed and

gains

> merit (punya), a Guru will automatically appear to him. When a

man's sins mount up

> and have to be abolved a Guru steps in. In the first case, the Guru

releases

> him form the bonds of attachment and then gives him (Atma

Sakshaatkar). In the

> second case, the Guru prevents His devotee from deteriorating

further. After

> that, the Guru brings about a deep transformation in the

individual. It is not

> necessary that the Guru should be present in the physical from. A

Guru or

> master can manifest in the form of Shakti or just enlightenment or

create

> spiritual stirring as has happened in the case of Budha. A2: (This

answer was

> composed by Venu Gopal Lunani; Lunani Corporation; GNT Road, Eluru

534002; A.P.

> India; Phone: Off: 08812-37363, 37364; Res: 08812-37361, 37362;

Fax: 08812-37361,

> 42116; E-mail: sslunani@u...)In today’s modern world materialism

has reached

> its pinnacle. Our appreciation for materialistic things have gone

to such an

> extent that we are self-destructing ourselves, our relationship

with others

> and society as whole. Are we existing for self-destruction? Or is

there

> something more to life? The answer to this question lies with

sadguru (spiritual

> master), who through yogic powers can steer us away from this path

of

> self-destruction and help us realize the purpose of our lives.A

Sadguru is a teacher (guru)

> who preaches truth (sat) and provides us guidance and balance in

our lives.

> Sadguru is also call sadguru (sad means always). Following the

guidance of a

> sadguru is not a new trend. Guru parampara has been in existence in

India since

> several thousands of years. As per Hindu mythology, Lord Sri Rama,

> reincarnation of Mahavishnu, used to have a guru by name Vasista.

While Lord Sri Krishna

> used to have sadguru by name Maharaja. If Rama and Krishna, divine

power in

> human form, could have gurus, why should we not have one?

Especially when we all

> are living in such a chaotic and unpredictable life in this kali

age. For a

> truth seeker, sadguru is a representative of cosmic truth and for

an ordinary

> person sadguru appears like a layman. Sadguru elevates the mind and

spirit by

> his sheer presence. Literally sadguru is a perfectionist in all the

physical,

> psychic and other planes of existence. Sadguru possess all the

potentialities

> of god at the same time acts like a human. For those who follow the

guidance of

> sadguru he is the inspirer and divine vision. By his presence and

guidance he

> accelerates your achievements. Sadguru is meant for transformation

of the

> disciple into right path.A sadguru is divine in nature and carry

positive yogic

> powers. He is also capable of assessing karmas of previous births

and that of

> present birth (something a sadguru will not reveal to his devotee).

It is known

> fact that our scientists by using sophisticated equipment are

finding out

> what is happening in the universe, which we believe and have not

seen by our

> naked eye. When we believe in this why not we believe holy

saint’s vision of

> previous births and present birth karmas of human beings that they

come across. A

> devotee who is willing to bring balance in his life should have

firm

> determination to achieve this through sadguru (a spiritual doctor).

Once a devotee

> establishes a trust in sadguru, devotee will be put under sadhana

i.e. yoga,

> meditation and other spiritual practices such as mantra and

prayers. This is

> analogous to visiting a specialist medical doctor. Who diagnoses

illnesses of a

> patient and provide prescription for treatment of this illness. By

performing these

> spiritual practices one can slowly diminish negative forces (bad

karmas)

> which are acting within ones body from previous births and present

births. These

> spiritual practices should be followed in parallel to ones

responsibility

> towards family, profession and society.

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