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Guru Charitra
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Guru Charitra is one of the most revered scriptural texts of Hinduism. Containing the biographies of Lord Dattatreya, (Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh) and his subsequent incarnations Sripada Sri Vallabha and Sri Narasimha Sarasvati, it clarifies several doubts on religious dogmas, rituals and doctrines through a conversation between the master and his disciple. This book, steeped in lofty Hindu philosophical ideas also portrays a picture of the social and economic condition of the medieval times in India, and the message conveyed by the numerous teachings of the Guru needs to be understood in the context of those days.
Reading of this interactive account, written in simple and lucid language will give strength and encouragement to spiritual aspirants to continue with their sadhana (spiritual pursuit), enable them to overcome the various problems of modern day living and fulfil their inherent wishes.
Guru Charitra is one of the most revered scriptural texts of Hinduism. Containing the biographies of Lord Dattatreya, (Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh) and his subsequent incarnations Sripada Sri Vallabha and Sri Narasimha Sarasvati, it clarifies several doubts on religious dogmas, rituals and doctrines through a conversation between the master and his disciple. This book, steeped in lofty Hindu philosophical ideas also portrays a picture of the social and economic condition of the medieval times in India, and the message conveyed by the numerous teachings of the Guru needs to be understood in the context of those days.
Reading of this interactive account, written in simple and lucid language will give strength and encouragement to spiritual aspirants to continue with their sadhana (spiritual pursuit), enable them to overcome the various problems of modern day living and fulfil their inherent wishes.
250 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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October 20, 2018
This book is considered to be one of the holy books which teaches you the Importance of the Guru who is equivalent to gods and also Moral lessons in the life of a human through various stories of Guru Sripada Sri vallabha and Guru Sri Narasimha Saraswati.
This book is considered to be sacred and Just by reading this book with devotion one will get the blessings of the Guru's and Lord Dattatreya
People Re-read this book in order to get the blessings of the guru's and Lord Dattatreya.
This book is considered to be sacred and Just by reading this book with devotion one will get the blessings of the Guru's and Lord Dattatreya
People Re-read this book in order to get the blessings of the guru's and Lord Dattatreya.
July 3, 2014
must read this to taste importance and Bliss of guru. .
October 24, 2015
This scripture in simple words explains the concepts and philosophy, primarily through parables relating to the life of Guru Nath to imbibe values of karma, bhakti and jnana. beautiful book.
September 6, 2018
This is not something that can be digested in the first read. It needs subsequent reads and some guidance to be able to draw maximum benefit.
December 7, 2020
This is beautiful book and has all 51 chapters translated in English rather than the other one which has only 23 chapters ..
February 6, 2022
Truly spiritual, makes you question how you have lived life so long and gives great lessons for our future.
May 22, 2022
Book of Guru dattatreya.
Very good book must read
Very good book must read
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