Gurucharitra chapter 3(English translation)
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Introduction:
The third chapter of the Shri Guru Charitra transitions from the principles of Guru-devotion to the grand narratives of the Puranas. It beautifully illustrates how the Supreme Divine responds to the unwavering faith of a devotee.
Shree Ganesha Namah: Shree Saraswatya Namah:. Shree Kul Devtay Namah: Shree Padshrivallabhai Namah: Shree Nrisimha Saraswatyai Namah: Shree Gurubhyo Namah:
Ovi 1: Yenepari Siddha Muni | Sangata Jhala Vistaroni | Santoshoni Namakarani | Vinavitase Maguti ||1||
Meaning: After the Sage Siddha narrated the stories in detail, Namadharaka was satisfied and once again made a request to the Sage.
Ovi 2: Jaya Jayaji Siddha Muni | Taraka Tu Amhalaguni | Sandeha Hota Majhe Mani | Aji Tuva Fedila ||2||
Meaning: "Glory to you, O Siddha Muni! You are our savior. The doubts that were in my mind have been cleared by you today."
Ovi 3: Tujheni Sarvasva Ladhalo | Anandajali Budalo | Parama Tattva Jodalo | Ajicheni Datara ||3||
Meaning: "Through your grace, I have attained everything. I am immersed in the waters of bliss. O Giver! Today I have attained the Supreme Truth."
Ovi 4: Aise Shrigurumahiman | Maja Niropile Tva Gyana | Anandamaya Majhe Mana | Tujheni Dharme Swamiya ||4||
Meaning: "O Master! You have imparted the knowledge and glory of Shri Guru to me, due to which my mind has become completely blissful."
Ovi 5: Kavane Thayi Tumcha Vasa | Nitya Tumha Kothe Grasa | Hoin Tujha Ata Dasa | Mhanoni Charani Lagala ||5||
Meaning: "Where do you reside? And where do you get your daily food (sustenance)? I shall now become your servant," so saying, Namadharaka bowed at his feet.
Ovi 6: Krupanidhi Siddha Muni | Taya Shishya Alingoni | Ashirvachana Deuni | Sange Apula Vruttanta ||6||
Meaning: The ocean of mercy, Siddha Muni, embraced the disciple. Giving him blessings, he began to narrate his own account.
Ovi 7: Je Je Sthani Hote Guru | Tethe Asato Chamatkaru | Pusasi Jari Amha Aharu | Gurusmarani Nitya Jana ||7||
Meaning: "Wherever the Guru resides, miracles happen there. If you ask about my food, know that it is the constant remembrance of the Guru."
Ovi 8: Shrigurucharitra Mahiman | Techi Amha Amrutapana | Sada Sevito Yache Guna | Mhanoni Pustaka Davile ||8||
Meaning: "The glory of Shri Guru Charitra itself is the drinking of nectar for me. I always contemplate its virtues," so he showed him the book.
Ovi 9: Bhukti Mukti Paramartha | Je Je Vanchije Manant | Te Te Sadhya Hoye Twarit | Gurucharitra Aikata ||9||
Meaning: Worldly pleasures, salvation, and spiritual wealth—whatever one desires in their heart is quickly achieved by listening to the Guru Charitra.
Ovi 10: Dhanarthi Yasi Akshaya Dhana | Putrapautradi Godhana | Katha Aikata Hoye Jana | Gyanasiddhi Tatkala ||10||
Meaning: He who seeks wealth gets inexhaustible wealth. One attains sons, grandsons, and cattle-wealth. By listening to this story, one attains spiritual realization instantly.
Ovi 11: Je Bhaktine Saptaka Eka | Padhathi Aikati Bhaktaloka | Kamya Hoye Tatkalika | Niputiaka Putra Hoti ||11||
Meaning: Those devotees who read or listen to this for one week (Saptaha) with devotion, their desires are fulfilled immediately, and the childless are blessed with sons.
Ovi 12: Graharogadipadana | Na Hoti Vyadhi Kadhi Jana | Jari Manushyas Asel Bandhana | Twarit Sute Aikata ||12||
Meaning: Troubles from planetary positions or diseases never occur. If a man is in bondage or prison, he is released quickly by listening to this.
Ovi 13: Gyatavanta Shatayushi | Aikata Hoye Bharavasi | Brahmahatya-Pape Nashi | Ekachitte Aikata ||13||
Meaning: Have faith that by listening, a man becomes wise and lives for a hundred years. By listening with focus, even the great sin of killing a Brahmin is destroyed.
Ovi 14: Ituke Aikoni Tya Avasari | Namadharaka Namaskari | Swami Mate Tari Tari | Krupanidhi Siddha Muni ||14||
Meaning: Hearing this, Namadharaka bowed and said, "O ocean of mercy Siddha Muni! Save me, save me."
Ovi 15: Sakshatkare Gurumurti | Bhetalasi Tu Jagajyoti | Hoti Vasana Majhe Chitti | Gurucharitra Aikave ||15||
Meaning: "You are the manifest form of the Guru and the light of the world whom I have met. It was my deep desire to hear the Guru Charitra."
Ovi 16: Ekhada Trushene Pidita | Jata Asata Margastha | Tya Anuni Deti Amruta | Tayapari Tu Maja Bhetalasi ||16||
Meaning: "Just as someone might give nectar to a thirsty traveler on a road, you have met me in the same way."
Ovi 17: Gurucha Mahima Aiko Kani | Sangije Swami Vistaroni | Andhakara Astan Rajani | Suryodayapari Kari ||17||
Meaning: "I have heard the glory of the Guru. O Master, explain it in detail. Your words are like a sunrise in the darkness of the night."
Ovi 18: Itukiya Avasari | Siddha Yogi Abhaya Kari | Dharoniya Savya Kari | Ghevooni Gela Swasthana ||18||
Meaning: At that moment, the Siddha Yogi gave him protection, held him by his right hand, and took him to his own hermitage.
Ovi 19: Ase Thava Gyanapanthi | Kalpavruksha Ashwatthi | Baisoni Sange Gyanajyoti | Aik Shishya Namadharaka ||19||
Meaning: At a sacred spot on the path of knowledge, sitting under an Audumbara tree (like a wish-fulfilling tree), the light of knowledge (Siddha) said, "Listen, O disciple Namadharaka!"
Ovi 20: Netanti Soya Gurudasyaka | Yachi Karane Upabadhaka | Hoti Tuja Aneka | Chinta Klesha Ghadati Tuja ||20||
Meaning: "Those who do not know the right way of serving the Guru face many obstacles. For this reason, you have suffered many anxieties and pains."
Ovi 21: Olakhavaya Gurumurtisi | Apula Achara Pariyēsi | Drudha Bhakti Dharoni Manasi | Olakhije Mag Shriguru ||21||
Meaning: "To recognize the Guru, improve your own conduct. Only by holding firm devotion in the heart can one recognize the Holy Guru."
Ovi 22: Aikoni Siddhanche Vachana | Santoshe Namadharaka Saguna | Kshanakshana Kari Namana | Karunavachane Karoniya ||22||
Meaning: Hearing the words of the Siddha, the virtuous Namadharaka was pleased. He bowed repeatedly with humble words.
Ovi 23: Tapatrayagnit Polalo | Mi Sansarasagari Budalo | Krodhadi Jalachari Veshtilo | Agyanajale Veshtuniya ||23||
Meaning: "I am scorched by the three-fold miseries (Tapatraya). I am drowned in the ocean of worldly existence. I am surrounded by the fish of anger and caught in the net of ignorance."
Ovi 24: Gyananauki Basavuni | Krupecha Vayu Palanuni | Deha Taraka Karuni | Tarave Mate Swamiya ||24||
Meaning: "O Master! Seat me in the boat of knowledge, fill it with the wind of mercy, and use this body as a means, please save me."
Ovi 25: Aishiya Karunavachani | Vinavitase Namakarani | Mastaka Siddhachiya Charani | Thavita Jhala Punah Punah ||25||
Meaning: With such pathetic words, Namadharaka pleaded and repeatedly placed his head at the feet of the Siddha.
Ovi 26: Tava Bolila Siddha Muni | Na Dhari Chinta Antahkarni | Uthavitase Ashvasoni | Sakande Fedin Tujhe Ata ||26||
Meaning: Then the Siddha Muni said, "Do not worry in your heart." He lifted him up, assuring him, "I will now remove your difficulties."
Ovi 27: Jyansi Nahi Drudha Bhakti | Sada Dainye Kashtati | Shriguruvari Bola Thaviti | Avidyamaya Veshtuni ||27||
Meaning: "Those who lack firm devotion always suffer in poverty. Being surrounded by ignorance (Avidya), they cast blame upon the power of the Guru."
Ovi 28: Sanshaya Dharoni Manasi | Shriguru Kaya Deil Mhansai | Tene Gune Ha Bhoga Bhogisi | Nana Kashte Vyakulita ||28||
Meaning: "By doubting in your heart and thinking 'What will the Guru give me?', you are suffering this fate, distressed by many troubles."
Ovi 29: Sandooni Sanshaya Nirdhara | Gurumurti Deil Apara | Aisa Deva Krupasagara | Tuja Nupekshi Sarvatha ||29||
Meaning: "Give up doubt and have determination. The Guru will give you infinite gifts. Such a merciful God will never ignore you."
Ovi 30: Gurumurti Krupasindhu | Prakhyata Ase Veda Bodhu | Tujhe Antahkarni Vedhu | Ase Taya Charanavari ||30||
Meaning: "The Guru is an ocean of mercy; this is the famous teaching of the Vedas. Your heart is already attached to his feet."
Ovi 31: To Datara Akhila Mahi | Jaisa Meghacha Guna Pahi | Parjanya Padato Sarva Thayi | Krupasindhu Aisa Ase ||31||
Meaning: "He is the giver to the whole earth. Look at the quality of a cloud; it rains everywhere. The ocean of mercy (Guru) is just like that."
Ovi 32: Tyantachi Patranusara | Sangen Sakshi Eka Thora | Sakhola Bhumi Udaka Sthira | Unnati Udaka Nahi Jana ||32||
Meaning: "In that, the result depends on the recipient's worthiness. I give you a great example: Water stays still in low-lying (deep) ground, but water does not stay on a high mound."
Ovi 33: Drudha Bhakti Jana Sakhola Bhumi | Dambhika Olakha Unnata Tumhi | Yachiya Karane Manokarmi | Nishchayave Shrigurusi ||33||
Meaning: "Know that firm devotion is the deep ground and hypocrisy is the high mound. Therefore, fix your mind and actions on the Guru."
Ovi 34: Mhanoni Shriguru-Upama | Aisa Kanava Ase Mahima | Prapancha Hoye Parabrahma | Hasta Mastaki Thavoniya ||34||
Meaning: "Therefore, the Guru is beyond comparison. Such is his compassionate glory that by placing his hand on one's head, he turns worldly life into the Supreme Reality (Parabrahma)."
Ovi 35: Kalpavrukshachi Dyavi Upama | Kalpile Labhe Tayacha Mahima | Na Kalpita Puravi Kama | Kamadhenu Shriguru ||35||
Meaning: "If we compare him to the Kalpavruksha (wish-fulfilling tree), one gets what they imagine. But the Guru is like the Kamadhenu (celestial cow) who fulfills desires even without asking."
Ovi 36: Aisa Shriguru Brahmamurti | Khyati Ase Shrutismruti | Sandeha Sanduni Ekachitti | Dhya Padambuja Shriguruche ||36||
Meaning: "Such a Guru is the manifest form of Brahman. His fame is in the Vedas and Shastras. Leaving doubt, meditate on the lotus feet of the Guru with a focused mind."
Ovi 37: Itake Parisoni Namadharaka | Namana Karoni Kshanaika | Karasamputa Jodoni Aika | Vinavitase Siddhasi ||37||
Meaning: Hearing this, Namadharaka bowed for a moment and, with folded hands, pleaded to the Siddha.
Ovi 38: Shriguru Siddha Yogeshwara | Kamadhenu Krupasagara | Vinavitase Avadhara | Sevaka Tumcha Swamiya ||38||
Meaning: "O Shri Guru, Siddha Yogeshwara, Kamadhenu and ocean of mercy! O Master, please listen to your servant's prayer."
Ovi 39: Swaminnni Niropile Sakala | Jhale Majhe Mana Nirmala | Vedha Lagala Ase Kevala | Charitra Shriguruche Aikavaya ||39||
Meaning: "Everything the Master said has made my mind pure. Now I am only obsessed with hearing the life-story (Charitra) of Shri Guru."
Ovi 40: Guru Trayamurti Aiko Kani | Ka Avatarale Manushyayoni | Sarva Sangave Vistaroni | Mhanoni Charani Lagala ||40||
Meaning: "I have heard that the Guru is the Trinity. Why did he incarnate in human form? Please explain all this in detail," so saying, he fell at his feet.
Ovi 41: Maga Kaya Bole Yogindra | Ba Re Shishya Tu Purnachandra | Majha Bodhasamudra | Kaisa Tuva Utsahavila ||41||
Meaning: Then the King of Yogis said, "O disciple, you are like the full moon! How you have made the ocean of my knowledge overflow with enthusiasm!"
Ovi 42: Tute Mahasukha Ladhale | Gurudasyatva Falale | Parabrahma Anubhavale | Ajicheni Tuja Ata ||42||
Meaning: "You have attained great happiness. Your service to the Guru has borne fruit. From today, you shall experience the Supreme Brahman."
Ovi 43: Hindat Alo Sakala Kshiti | Kavana Navhe Aishi Mati | Gurucharitra Na Pusati | Tute Dekhile Aji Amhi ||43||
Meaning: "I have wandered the entire earth, but I have not seen anyone with such an intellect. No one asks about the Guru Charitra, but today I have seen you."
Ovi 44: Jyasi Ihaparatrinchi Chada | Tyasi Hi Katha Ase Goda | Trikaraane Karoniya Drudha | Ekachitte Aikije ||44||
Meaning: "To him who desires happiness in this world and the next, this story is sweet. Listen to it with firm mind, word, and deed."
Ovi 45: Tu Bhakta Kevala Shrigurucha | Mhanoni Bhakti Jhali Uncha | Nishchayo Mani Majhiya Vacha | Ladhasi Chari Purushartha ||45||
Meaning: "You are a true devotee of the Guru; hence your devotion is high. Trust my words: you will attain the four goals of life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha)."
Ovi 46: Dhanadhanyadi Sampatti | Putrapautra Shrutismruti | Iha Saukhya Ayushyagati | Anti Gati Ase Jana ||46||
Meaning: "Wealth, sons, grandsons, knowledge of Vedas, worldly happiness, long life, and ultimately a supreme state (salvation) will be attained."
Ovi 47: Gurucharitra Kamadhenu | Vedashastrasammata Janu | Avatarala Trayamurti Apanu | Dharoni Naravesha Kaliyugi ||47||
Meaning: "Know that the Guru Charitra is like the Kamadhenu, endorsed by the Vedas. The Trinity himself has incarnated in human form in this Kaliyuga."
Ovi 48: Karyakarana Avatara | Hovuni Yeti Harihara | Utaravaya Bhumibhara | Bhaktajanate Taravaya ||48||
Meaning: "Vishnu and Shiva (Harihara) take incarnations for specific purposes—to reduce the burden of the earth and to save their devotees."
Ovi 49: Aikoni Siddhacha Vachana | Prashna Kari Shishyarana | Trayamurti Avatara Kinkaraana | Deha Dharoni Manushi ||49||
Meaning: Hearing the Siddha's words, the disciple asked, "For what reason did the Trinity assume a human body and incarnate?"
Ovi 50: Vistaroni Te Amhansai | Sanga Swami Krupesi | Mhanoni Lagala Charanasi | Karunavachane Karoniya ||50||
Meaning: "Master, please explain the reason to us in detail out of mercy," he said, bowing at his feet with humble words.
Ovi 51: Siddha Mhane Namadharaka | Trayamurti Tina Guna Aika | Adivastu Apana Eka | Prapancha Vastu Tina Jana ||51||
Meaning: Siddha said to Namadharaka, "Listen to the three qualities of the Trinity. The Primal Reality is one, but the creation has three attributes."
Ovi 52: Brahmayacha Rajoguna | Sattvaguna Vishnu Jana | Tamoguna Umaramana | Murti Ekachi Avadhara ||52||
Meaning: "Brahma represents Rajoguna, Vishnu represents Sattvaguna, and Shiva represents Tamoguna. But know that the Divine Essence is one."
Ovi 53: Brahma Srushtirachenesi | Poshaka Vishnu Pariyēsi | Rudramurti Pralayasi | Trayamurtiche Tina Guna ||53||
Meaning: "Brahma creates the world, Vishnu nourishes it, and Rudra (Shiva) brings about the dissolution. These are the three functions of the Trinity."
Ovi 54: Eka Vegale Eka Na Hoti | Karyakarana Avatara Hoti | Bhumicha Bhara Fediti | Prakhyata Ase Purani ||54||
Meaning: "One cannot exist without the others. They take incarnations for specific causes to remove the burden of the earth; this is well-known in the Puranas."
Ovi 55: Sangen Sakshi Ata Tuja | Ambarisha Mhanije Dwija | Ekadashivratachiya Kaja | Vishnusi Avatara Karavile ||55||
Meaning: "I will now give you a great proof. There was a king named Ambarisha. For the sake of his Ekadashi vow, Lord Vishnu had to take incarnations."
Ovi 56: Avatara Vhavaya Karana | Sangen Tuja Vistaraun | Mana Karoni Savadhana | Ekachitte Pariyēsa ||56||
Meaning: "I will explain the reason for the incarnations in detail. Listen with a focused and alert mind."
Ovi 57: Dwija Kari Ekadashivrata | Puja Kari Abhyagata | Nishchayo Kari Drudhachitta | Harichintana Sarvakala ||57||
Meaning: "That King Ambarisha performed the Ekadashi vow. He worshipped guests. His mind was firm, and he always meditated on Lord Hari."
Ovi 58: Aso Tyachiya Vratasi | Bhanga Karavaya Ala Rushi | Atithi Hovuni Hathesi | Pavala Muni Durvasa ||58||
Meaning: "To break his vow, the sage Durvasa arrived there stubbornly as a guest."
Ovi 59: Te Divashi Sadhanadvadashi Ghadi Eka | Ala Atithi Karanika | Ambarishas Padala Dhaka | Kevi Ghadem Mhanoniya ||59||
Meaning: "On that day, only one Ghatika (24 minutes) of the auspicious time for Dwadashi remained. When the guest arrived, Ambarisha was afraid, wondering how the vow would be completed."
Ovi 60: Rushi Ale Dekhoni | Ambarishane Abhivandoni | Arghya Padya Devoni | Puja Keli Upachare ||60||
Meaning: Seeing the sage arrive, Ambarisha bowed to him and worshipped him with ritual offerings of water and traditional respect.
Ovi 61: Vinavitase Rushishwarasi | Shighra Jave Snanasi | Sadhana Ase Ghatika Dwadashi | Yave Anushthana Saroniya ||61||
Meaning: He requested the Sage, "Please go quickly for a bath. Only a short time remains for Dwadashi. Please return after finishing your rituals."
Ovi 62: Rushi Jauni Nadisi | Anushthana Kariti Vidhinsi | Vilamba Lagata Tayasi | Ali Sadhana Ghatika ||62||
Meaning: The Sage went to the river and performed rituals according to the rules. As he was delayed, the auspicious time to break the fast arrived."
Ovi 63: Vrata Bhanga Hoil Mhanoni | Parane Kele Tirtha Gheuni | Nana Prakara Pakvani | Paka Kela Rushite ||63||
Meaning: "Fearing that the vow would be broken, Ambarisha broke his fast by only consuming holy water. He had prepared many types of delicacies for the Sage."
Ovi 64: Tava Ale Durvasa Dekha | Pahuni Ambarishachya Mukha | Mhane Bhojana Kelesi Ka | Atithivin Duratmanaya ||64||
Meaning: "Then Durvasa arrived, and looking at Ambarisha's face, he said: 'O wicked soul! Did you eat without the guest?'"
Ovi 65: Shapa Deta Rushishwara | Raje Smarala Sharngadhara | Karavaya Bhaktacha Kaivara | Takun Ala Vaikuntha ||65||
Meaning: "As the Sage gave a curse, the King remembered Lord Vishnu (Sharngadhara). To protect His devotee, the Lord left Vaikuntha and rushed there."
Ovi 66: Bhaktavatsala Narayana | Sharanagatache Rakshana | Biruda Bolati Purane Jana | Dhave Dhenu Vatsasi Jaisi ||66||
Meaning: "Narayana is the lover of His devotees and protector of those who seek refuge. This is His fame in the Puranas; He runs like a cow towards her calf."
Ovi 67: Shapile Rushine Dvijasi | Janmave Ga Akhila Yonisi | Tava Pavala Hrushikeshi | Yeuni Javali Ubha Thela ||67||
Meaning: "The Sage cursed the King to be born in all kinds of species. At that moment, Lord Vishnu arrived and stood nearby."
Ovi 68: Mithya Navhe Rushiche Vachana | Dwije Dharile Shrivishnuche Charana | Bhaktavatsala Brida Jana | Taya Mahavishnuche ||68||
Meaning: "The words of the Sage could not be false. The King held the feet of Vishnu. It is the vow of the Great Vishnu to be the lover of His devotees."
Ovi 69: Vishnu Mhane Durvasasi | Tuva Shapile Ambarishasi | Rakhin Apulya Dasasi | Shapa Amhansai Tumhi Dyava ||69||
Meaning: "Vishnu said to Durvasa: 'You have cursed Ambarisha. I will protect my servant; therefore, you should give that curse to Me instead.'"
Ovi 70: Durvasa GyanI Rushishwara | Kevala Ishwara Avatara | Fedavayas Bhumibhara | Karana Ase Pudhe Mhanatase ||70||
Meaning: "Durvasa was a wise sage and himself an incarnation of God. He knew that this would be the reason to remove the burden of the earth in the future."
Ovi 71: Janoni Gyanishiromani | Mhane Tapa Karita Yuge Kshoni | Bheti Navhe Haricharni | Bhumivari Durlabha ||71||
Meaning: "Knowing this, the jewel among the wise said: 'Even after penance for ages, a meeting with the feet of Hari is rare on this earth.'"
Ovi 72: Shapasambandhe Avataroni | Yeil Lakshmi Gheuni | Taravayalagoni | Bhaktajana Samasta ||72||
Meaning: "'Through the pretext of this curse, You will incarnate with Goddess Lakshmi to save all the devotees.'"
Ovi 73: Paropakarasambandhesi | Shapa Dyava Vishnusi | Bhumibhara Fedavayasai | Karana Ase Mhanoniya ||73||
Meaning: "'For the sake of helping others, I should curse Vishnu. This is the cause for removing the earth's burden,' he thought."
Ovi 74: Aise Vicharoni Manasi | Durvasa Mhane Vishnusi | Avataroni Bhumisi | Nana Sthani Janmave ||74||
Meaning: "Thinking thus, Durvasa said to Vishnu: 'You shall incarnate on earth and be born in various places.'"
Ovi 75: Prasiddha Hosi Vela Daha | Upara Avatara Purna Daha | Sahaja Tu Vishvatma Maha | Sthulasukshmi Vasasi Tu ||75||
Meaning: "'You will be famous through ten incarnations. Besides those, there are ten more full incarnations. You are the great Universal Soul who resides in both the gross and the subtle.'"
Ovi 76: Aisa Karyakarana Shapa | Angikari Jagacha Bapa | Dustanvari Ase Kopa | Srustipratipala Karavaya ||76||
Meaning: "Thus, the Father of the Universe (Vishnu) accepted the curse for a specific purpose. He shows anger towards the wicked to protect the creation."
Ovi 77: Aise Daha Avatara Jhale | Ase Tuva Karni Aikile | Mahabhagavati Vistarile | Anantarupi Narayana ||77||
Meaning: "Thus ten incarnations took place, as you have heard with your ears. They are described in detail in the Mahabhagavata; Narayana takes infinite forms."
Ovi 78: Anika Sangen Tuja | Vinoda Jhalase Sahaja | Anusaya Atrirushichi Bhaja | Pativratashiromani ||78||
Meaning: "I will tell you another story. It happened as a divine play (Vinoda). Anasuya, the wife of Sage Atri, was the jewel among chaste women."
Ovi 79: Tiche Gruhi Janma Jahale | Trayamurti Avatarale | Kapatavesha Dharoni Ale | Putra Jahale Tiyeche ||79||
Meaning: "In her house, the incarnations took place. The Trinity came in disguise and became her sons."
Ovi 80: Namadharaka Puse Siddhasi | Vinodakatha Niropilisi | Deva Atiprakata Veshi | Putra Jahale Kavane Pari ||80||
Meaning: Namadharaka asked the Siddha, "You mentioned a 'divine play' story. How did the famous Gods become her sons in manifest forms?"
Ovi 81: Atri Rushi Purvi Kavana | Kavanapasuni Utpanna | Mula Purusha Hota Kavana | Vistaroni Maja Sangave ||81||
Meaning: "Who was Sage Atri originally? From whom was he born? Who was the original ancestor? Please tell me in detail."
Ovi 82: Mhane Saraswati Gangadhara | Pudhila Kathecha Vistara | Aikata Hoye Manohara | Sakalambhishte Sadhati ||82||
Meaning: Saraswati Gangadhara (the poet) says: "The expansion of the next story is very captivating. By listening to it, all desires are fulfilled."
Iti Shrigurucharitraparmakathakalpatarau Shrinrusinhasaraswatyupakhyane Siddhanamadharakasamvade Ambarishvart Nirupanam Nama Triitiyo-Adhyayah ||82|| 🙏🙇🏻
Shri Gurudattatreyaarpanmastu॥
Conclusion
The Triumph of Faith over Ego
Final Thoughts: Chapter 3 concludes by setting the stage for one of the most beautiful events in Vedic history—the birth of Lord Dattatreya in the house of Sage Atri and Anasuya.
Writer:- Mantra Stotra Jyoti