Shree Datta Avadhootha-Glory of Guru Parampara

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SHRI DATTA AVADHOOT Reference of Atri Rishi and Mata Anusuya is in many instances, specially in Rigveda, in this context the triad Swaroop signifies the conglomeration of Sun (Surya), Fire (Agni) and

Wind (Vayu). In Tripura Rahasya, Shandilya Upanishad, Markandeya Puran, Padma Puran, the divinity of Dattatreya is gracefully enumarated. The progeny of Atri Rishi and Anusuya Mata Dattatreya has been adored and revered from Vedas and Upanishads time hence as divine Incarnation From historical proficiency Shri Shripad Shrivallabha, Shri Narasinha Saraswati, Shri Swami Samartha, Shri Sai Baba, Shri Manik Prabhu, Shri Vasudevanand Saraswati, Shri Gajanan Maharaj are all the incarnations of Dattatreya. The solemn declaration of these noble ones’ ‘‘Amhi Samadhi Sthani Guptroopane Vaas Karu Aani Smaratakshani Pragat Asu (We exist at Samadhi seat latent and at appropriate time when remembered we reappear)’’ such assurance has been given to the devotees. Till today the aspirants, the devotees with firm faith and pure dedication when worship and pray, they are favoured, advised, guided and gifted by illustrations and directions. This is the Blessing of Shri Datta. Though the Incarnations are different in forms and names yet they all are one in Atmaswaroop in Unity. From Vedas and Puranas, the basic thinking rallies around the divine Dattatreya. Datta tradition, Datta parampara, is nothing but only Blissful gift, mercy of the Divine in sanctity to uplift humanity, the task of taking the mankind from the materialistic life towards the Supreme. This form is a symbolic Sadguru form. This form is powerful, generous, kind and affectionate. This form can be seen and understood by all the noble ones’ deeds in the Datta sampradaya. Shri Dattatreya, the Divine Progeny of Rishi Atri and Mata Anusuya is considered as the first

Incarnation. Datta Prabhu adored as Avatar of forgiveness (kshama pradhan), pardoning nature. Shri Dattatreya has appeared as Avadhoot, as Fakir, as Malang and favoured darshan to his devotees. In Brahmapuran Dattatreya Avatar has been described as, “Bhuyo Bhutatmano Vishno Pradubrhavo Mahatmanaha Dattatreya Iti Khyathaha Kshamaya Parya Yutaha” (The very potent of Vishnu incarnated as Dattatreya gracefully renowned for forgiveness) Dattatreya, symbolic of grace of Avadhoot, a typical form with knotted hair at the head, body smeared with sacred ash (bhasma), the rudraksh mala around the neck, the humble begging for attitude domain, and moving from place to place

with one solemn intention of uplifting humanity and mankind. The basic fundamental core of Dattatreya Avatar, the axiom of Dattatreya sampradaya is jagatkalyan and bhaktoddhar. Datta Avatar is purely for the redemption of mankind. The Avatar is of jnana (wisdom), purity, penance, concentration of mind and dedicated attitude. The Avatar is fundamental of surrendering self, uplifting selflessness and devotion of the eternal divinity. Datta Avatar can also be summarised as, Sagun Nirgun Eku Govindu..... The Avatar of three modes fused in grace of divinity, form and formless serenity, the ultimate Govinda, the endless eternal cosmic blissful entity. Shri Vasudevanand Saraswati in ‘Dattatreya Shodasha Avatar’ Pothi, a religious text, has described Bhagavan Dattatreya’s 16 Avatars in adoration as, 1. Yogiraj, 2. Atrivarad, 3. Dattatreya, 4. Kalagnishama, 5. Yogijana Vallabha, 6. Leela Vishwambhar, 7. Sidhharaj, 8. Jnan Sagar, 9. Vishwambhar-avadhoot, 10. Mayamuk-tavadhoot, 11. Adi Guru, 12. Shivroop, 13. Devdevavatar, 14. Digambar, 15. Shyamkamallochan, 16. Mayayukt-avadhoot

Datta Mahaprabhu took these Avatars only to uplift humanity. In doing so, Prabhu has adopted or coopted 24 Gunas. The Datta Mahaprabhu percepted each one of the gunas. 1. Prithvi (Earth) - for forgiveness, pardon 2. Pavan (Wind) - for void of desire 3. Vyom (Sky) - for equinamity 4. Jal / Udak (Water) - for purity 5. Agni (Fire) - for splendour, radiance 6. Chandrama (Moon) - for coolness 7. Surya (Sun) - for brilliance and grace 8. Kapot (Pigeon) - for peace 9. Ajgar (Huge Serpent) - for dullness, sluggishness 10.

Samudra (Sea/Ocean) - for vastness 11. Patang (Moth) - for endless, limitless, love, attachment 12. Bhrung (Large Black Bee) - for libertine, dissolute 13. Matang/Gaj (Elephant) - for the best of it’s kind, never gets disturbed, set on, moves ahead firmly 14. Madhumashi (Honey Bee) - for togetherness, works non-stop to collect honey from flowers and tendency to store 15. Mrug (Deer) - for egile, tendency to seek hunt, search, chase 16. Matsya (Fish) - for the mankind 17. Pingala Veshya (A Prostitute, named Pingala) - for virtous 18. Titavi (Lapwing) - for effort 19. Balak (Child) - for purity, ready to accept and for obediance 20. Kumari (Unmarried Lady) - for humbleness, assurance 21. Sarpa (Serpent) - for the task of guarding, vritti of watch

and guard 22. Sharkar (The One Who makes arrow) - for the concentration and skill, aiming 23. Kumbhareen (Wasp) - for the skill, the arranging everything 24. Koli (Fisherman) - for the patience, watchful The solemn reason to adopt them all as Guru has a definite meaning. It is apparent that all the entities as such intended to adore are all of Universe. Right from Prithvi to Koli, indicating the essence of divinity superfluous in them; so each and everyone so choosen are to be revered. The Universal entities are the creation of the Supreme. Datta

Mahaprabhu showed to the Vishva, the graceful abundance in these forms are worth of adoration and to be honoured and worshipped. Thus, each has it’s potential content to be cognised and prayed. The symbolic name ‘Avadhoot’ is adored to the graceful Datta Mahaprabhu. One with Jatajoot, bhasma smeared body and Rudrakshmala around the neck, Vishwasanchari (Universal Wanderer), Avinashi (Eternal), the Avatar of worthy, wisdom and righteous knowledge. The Avatar progressed and propagated overwhelmingly and remained shashwat (permanent). The prominent names of Satpurushas Shri Manik Prabhu (Humanabad), Shri Swami Samartha (Akkalkot),

Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi, Shri Gajanan Maharaj of Shegaon, Shri Vasudevanand Saraswati, are the symbolic of Datta Avatar in recent years of time span of 100-150 years. They continued the lineage of the Avatar. Sagun and Nirgun Sangam The fusion of form and formless Divinity of Dattatreya Avatar and the propagation of Datta sampradaya is solely for uplifting humanity. Datta sampradaya is purely Jnan and

Yoga fundamentals. The principles of righteous pravritti is honoured and adored. The recognition of pious devotion and the lineage of sampradaya is basically, the Blessing of Shri Narsinha Saraswati. Emerged all from Shri Kshetra Narasobawadi in Maharashtra. The sampradaya or tradition is evident and potent. The Satpurushas are all potential Yogis of Jnan and Bhakti. The Satpurushas have progressed the devotional paths both of form and formless domain (Sagun and Nirgun paths). The Vedas and Upanishads denote Krityug, the time span of Datta Avatar. In Kaliyug, the Avatar has pertinent significance, as declared by Shri Krishna,

‘‘Dharma Sansthapanarthaya Sambhavami Yuge, Yuge.’’ In confirmation of this Incarnation took place. In the south Andhra Pradesh at Pithapur the Incarnation of Shri Shripad Shrivallabha solemnised in the 14th century. This noble One blessed and uplifted, rescued many many by His divinity. At Kuravpur (Raichur dist., Andhra Pradesh) completed the Avatar’s final obligation with firm assurance, ‘‘Punha Bhetu (Meet you all again).’’ In compliance,

Shri Narasinha Saraswati took birth at Karanja (Karanja, Varhad Prant, Maharashtra). The Avatar in the time span from year 1408 to 1458, served the humanity, looked after fully the devotees and aspirants and the people. And Shri Narasinha Saraswati set for pilgrimage to Shri Shailya, the noble one disap-peared in Kadalivan later. Shri Datta Avatar Parampara Shri Shripad Shrivallabha as such from materialistic point of view, put an end to the Avatar at Kuravpur. Shri Nrusimha Saraswathy swamy took birth at Karanja and reached Gangapur (Karnataka) and settled there. Shri Narasinha Saraswati showed mercy on many; His mission of uplifting the poor, downtrodden, helpless continued with His noble deeds and timely favours and granting boons. When the devotees and his mother asked Him at Karanja, “Where and when we can see You again ?” Shri Narasinha Saraswati said, “Light up the lamp ! Then, with pure mind and firm faith look at this wall ! You will see Me. You will get Sadguru darshan (Ishwari

darshan).’’ The Guru preaching was simple, “Chant with compassion, remember Us, We will appear.” “Anthah karanpurvak Smaran Kelyas Amhi Pragatu (With utmost devotion call Me, I will appear).” Shri Narasinha Saraswati’s three main seats of Divinity are :- Aaudumber - The seat of Knowledge NarsobaWadi - The Seat of Penance Gangapur - The Seat of Righteousness Shri Narasinha Saraswati solemnly assured for all the devotees, ‘‘I will be in Gangapur in permanance to Bless you all. I have kept My Padukas here with a notion of the Padukas are symbolic of My

relevence and assurance, the Padukas vouch for Me.’’ Chant "Jaya Guru Datta! Sri Guru Datta!" Get Rid of your Problems! Be Blessed with Health, Wealth and Knowledge Subrahmanyam.Bharathuladatta_gururayasmarthrugaami-dattavaibhavam

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