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In the Hindu tradition, Dattatreya is the author of Avadhuta Gita, or the "Song of the free". The text's poetry is based on the principles of Advaita Vedanta, one of the subschools of Hindu philosophy.
Mar 24, 2016 · In the Nath tradition of Hinduism, Dattatreya is considered to be an avatar or reincarnation of Lord Shiva and is revered as the Adi-Guru or the First Teacher of the Adinath Sampradaya of the Nath sect of followers. Dattatreya first emerged as a teacher of Yoga, with clear Tantric traits.
~ Art of Living. Dattatreya is a saint well known in Puranas. He was the son of Anasuya and Maharshi Atri. The name ‘Dattaterya’ can be divided into two words- ‘Datta’ and ‘Atreya’, where the former means given (by Vishnu) and the latter refers to Sage Atri, His father. He is considered to be the incarnation of the Trinity- Brahma, Vishnu and.
Dec 29, 2020 · Key Highlights. Lord Dattatreya Jayanti is observed on the Purnima Tithi (Full Moon Day) in the Hindu month of Margashirsha. He is believed to be an incarnation of the Hindu trinity - Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesh (Shiva)
Dattatreya is the God who is an incarnation of the Divine Trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The word Datta means "Given", Datta is called so because the divine trinity have "given" themselves in the form of a son to the sage couple Guru Atri and Mata Anusuya.
Dec 8, 2023 · According to mythology, Lord Dattatreya is the child of Maharishi Atri Muni and his wife Anusuya. His father had prayed for a son with the powers and qualities of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Once in heaven, Goddess Lakshmi, Saraswati and Parvati, the three goddesses were discussing purity and chastity.
Devotion to Dattatreya cuts through all social and religious strata of Indian society: among his adepts we find yogis, Brahmans, faqirs, Devi worshippers, untouchables, thieves, and prostitutes. This book explores all primary religious dimensions: myth, doctrine, ritual, philosophy, mysticism, and iconography.
