Shri Guru Charitra - Chapter 5(English Translation)(Dattatreya avatar Kathan)
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The Dawn of Divine Grace
The Shri Guru Charitra is more than just a biographical text; it is a spiritual lighthouse for millions. Chapter 5 marks a momentous occasion—the transition of the Divine from the formless into a human body to guide a world lost in ignorance.
Writer :- Mantra Stotra Jyoti
Shree Ganesha Namah: Shree Saraswatya Namah:. Shree Kul Devtay Namah: Shree Padshrivallabhai Namah: Shree Nrisimha Saraswatyai Namah: Shree Gurubhyo Namah:
Ovi 1: Namadharaka Bhaktasi | Sange Siddha Vistaresi | Avatara Jhala Manushi | Bhaktajana Taravaya ||1||
Meaning: Sage Siddha explained to the devotee Namadharaka in detail: "To save the devotees and uplift the world, the Divine took a human form."
Ovi 2: Aik Bhakta Namadharaka | Ambarishakarane Vishnu Dekha | Angakarile Avatara Aika | Manushi Nana Rupa Ghetase ||2||
Meaning: "Listen, Namadharaka! For the sake of King Ambarisha, Lord Vishnu accepted various incarnations and took many human forms."
Ovi 3: Matsya Kurma Varaha Dekha | Naracha Deha Singhache Mukha | Vamanarupa Jhala Bhikshuka | Jhala Brahmana Kshetrakarmi ||3||
Meaning: "He took forms like the Fish, Tortoise, Boar, and Narasimha. He became the dwarf Vamana and the warrior-Brahmin Parashurama."
Ovi 4: Dasharathache Kuli Janma | Prakhyata Avatara Shrirama | Raja Houni Maguti Janma | Gauliyaghari Gure Rakhi ||4||
Meaning: "He was born as the famous Lord Rama. Later, He was born in a cowherd's family (as Krishna) and tended to cattle."
Ovi 5: Vastre Pheduni Jhala Nagna | Bauddharupi Jhala Apana | Houni Kalanki Avatara Jana | Turungarudha Kaya Avadi ||5||
Meaning: "He became a naked ascetic (Digambara), took the form of Buddha, and will manifest as Kalki. How mysterious are His divine plays!"
Ovi 6: Nana Prakara Nana Vesha | Avatara Dhari Hrushikesha | Taravaya Bhaktajanas | Dushtahanana Karavaya ||6||
Meaning: "Lord Vishnu assumes various garbs to protect the devotees and destroy evil forces."
Ovi 7: Dvaparanti Jhala Kali | Agyana Loka Brahmanakuli | Acharahina Houni Prabali | Vartati Mahima Kaliyugi ||7||
Meaning: "As Kali Yuga began after Dwapara, even learned families became ignorant and lost their righteous conduct."
Ovi 8: Bhaktajanataranartha | Avatara Dhari Shrigurunatha | Sagarakarane Bhagiratha | Ani Ganga Bhumandali ||8||
Meaning: "To save the seekers, the Lord appeared as the Guru, just as Bhagiratha brought the Ganges to Earth for his ancestors."
Ovi 9: Taise Eka Vipravanita | Aradhi Shri Vishnu Datta | Tiche Udari Avatara Dharita | Ashcharya Jhale Pariyēsa ||9||
Meaning: "Similarly, a Brahmin woman worshipped Lord Datta, and the Lord took birth from her womb. Listen to this miracle."
Ovi 10: Pithapura Purvadeshi | Hota Brahmana Uttamavanshi | Apastambha Shakhesi | Nama Apalaraja Jana ||10||
Meaning: "In the town of Pithapur, there lived a noble Brahmin of the Apastambha branch named Apalaraja."
Ovi 11: Tayachi Bharya Sumata | Ase Achara Pativrata | Atithi Ani Abhyagata | Puja Kari Bhaktibhave ||11||
Meaning: "His wife, Sumati, was very virtuous. She served guests and travelers with great devotion."
Ovi 12: Aise Asata Vartamani | Patiseva Ekamani | Atithipuja Saguni | Nirantara Karitase ||12||
Meaning: "She spent her days serving her husband with a focused mind and regularly welcoming guests."
Ovi 13: Vartata Aise Eke Divashi | Ala Datta Atithiveshi | Shraddha Hote Amavasyesi | Vipraghari Tai Deka ||13||
Meaning: "One day, during the ancestral rites (Shraddha) on a New Moon day, Lord Datta arrived in the guise of a guest."
Ovi 14: Na Jevita Brahmana Ghari | Datta Bhiksha GhalI Te Nari | Dattatreya Sakshatkari | Prasanna Jhala Taye Vēli ||14||
Meaning: "Before the invited Brahmins had eaten, she gave alms to the Lord. Dattatreya was instantly pleased with her."
Ovi 15: Traimurtiche Rupa Gheuni | Swarupa Daviyale Atigahani | Pativrata Dhavoni Charani | Namaskari Manobhave ||15||
Meaning: "He showed her His grand form as the Trinity. The virtuous woman rushed to His feet and bowed with deep devotion."
Ovi 16: Dattatreya Mhene Tiyesi | Maga Mate Ichhisi | Je Je Vasana Tujhe Manasi | Pavasi Twarita Mhanatase ||16||
Meaning: "Dattatreya said, 'O Mother, ask for whatever you desire. Your wishes shall be granted immediately.'"
Ovi 17: Aikoni Swaminche Vachana | Vipravanita Kari Chintana | Vinavitase Karadvaya Jodun | Nanapari Stavoniya ||17||
Meaning: "Hearing His words, she reflected and prayed with folded hands, praising Him in many ways."
Ovi 18: Mhene Jaya Jaya Jagannatha | Tu Taraka Bhavasi Tattvata | Majhe Mani Ase Je Arta | Puravavi Te Devaraya ||18||
Meaning: "She said, 'Victory to the Lord of the Universe! You are the true savior. O Lord, please fulfill the deep longing of my heart.'"
Ovi 19: Tu Kripalu Sarva Bhuti | Vedapurane Vakhaniti | Kēvi Varnavi Tujhi Kirti | Bhaktavatsala Kripanidhi ||19||
Meaning: "The Vedas praise Your mercy toward all beings. O Treasure of Grace, how can I ever describe Your glory?"
Ovi 20: Mithya Nohe Tujha Bola | Je Ka Dhruvasi Didhale Pada Adhala | Bibhishanasi Lankasthala | Deuni Rajya Samarpile ||20||
Meaning: "Your word is never false. You gave the eternal pole star to Dhruva and the kingdom of Lanka to Bibhishana."
Ovi 21: Bhaktajana Tu Adhara | Tayalagi Dharisi Avatara | Brida Ase Sacharachara | Chauda Bhuvanamajhari ||21||
Meaning: "You are the support of Your devotees and take birth for their sake. This is Your famous vow across the fourteen worlds."
Ovi 22: Ata Mate Vara Desi | Vasana Ase Majhe Manasi | Na Vhave Anyatha Bolasi | Kripanidhi Devaraya ||22||
Meaning: "Now that You have offered me a boon, O Merciful Lord, let my wish not be in vain."
Ovi 23: Majhe Manichi Vasana | Puravavi Jagajjivana | Anatharakshaka Narayana | Mhanooni Charana Lagatase ||23||
Meaning: "O Protector of the helpless, fulfill my heart's desire,' she said, clinging to His divine feet."
Ovi 24: Aikoni Tiyeche Karunavachana | Santoshaia Trayamurti Apana | Kara Dharila Ashvason | Sanga Janani Mhanatase ||24||
Meaning: "Moved by her humble plea, the Lord held her hand, comforted her, and said, 'Tell me, O Mother.'"
Ovi 25: Tava Bolili Pativrata | Swami Je Niropile Ata | Janani Nama Maja Thēvita | Kara Nirdhara Yacha Bola ||25||
Meaning: "She said, 'O Lord, You just called me"Mother ". Please make those words come true.'"
Ovi 26: Maja Putra Jhale Bahuta | Navhēt Sthira Upajatmruta | Je Vachale Ata Asata | Akshahina Padahina ||26||
Meaning: "'I have had many sons, but they did not survive. Those who are alive are blind and crippled.'"
Ovi 27: Yogya Jhale Nahi Koni | Kaya Karave Murkha Prani | Asoni Nasati Yēne Guni | Putravina Kaya Janma ||27||
Meaning: "'None of them turned out capable. What is the use of such a life? Without a worthy son, life feels empty.'"
Ovi 28: Vhava Putra Maja aisa | Gyanavanta Puranapurusha | Jagadvandya Vedasadruasha | Tumhansarika Datara ||28||
Meaning: "'I wish for a son like You—wise, eternal, worshipped by the world, and as vast as the Vedas.'"
Ovi 29: Aikoni Tiyeche Vachana | Prasanna Jhala Datta Apana | Pudhe Ase Karyakarana | Dikshartha Bhaktajansi ||29||
Meaning: "The Lord was pleased, knowing that His mission to guide devotees required Him to take this birth."
Ovi 30: Tapasi Mhene Tiyesi | Putra Hoil Pariyēsi | Uddharil Tujhe Vanshasi | Khyativanta Kaliyugi ||30||
Meaning: "The ascetic said, 'You shall have a son who will uplift your lineage and be famous in the Kali Yuga.'"
Ovi 31: Asave Tumhi Tyache Boli | Yerhvi Na Rahe Tumhajavali | Gyanamargi Aturbali | Tumche Dainya Haril ||31||
Meaning: "'You must follow his word, or he will not stay with you. He will be a giant of knowledge and will remove all your miseries.'"
Ovi 32: Ituke Sangoni Tapasi | Adrushya Jhala Pariyēsi | Vismaya Karitase Manasi | Vipravanita Tayevēli ||32||
Meaning: "Saying this, the Lord disappeared, leaving the woman in total amazement."
Ovi 33: Vismaya Karoni Manat | Patisi Sange Vruttanta | Doghe Harshe Nirbhara Hota | Mhanti Dattatreya Hoil ||33||
Meaning: "She told her husband everything. Both were overjoyed, believing that Dattatreya Himself would be their son."
Ovi 34: Madhyanhasamayi Atithikali | Datta Yetati Taye Vēli | Vimukha Na Hota Taye Kali | Bhiksha Matra Ghalije ||34||
Meaning: "The Lord comes as a guest at noon. One should always offer alms without turning Him away."
Ovi 35: Dattatreyache Sthana | Mahura Karavira Kshetra Khuna | Tayacha Vasa Sada Jana | Panchaleshwara Nagarata ||35||
Meaning: "The abodes of Lord Datta are Mahur and Karvir. He also resides in Panchaleshwara."
Ovi 36: Nana Vesha Bhikshukurupa | Dattatreya Yeti Sakshepa | Na Pusata Maja Niropa | Bhiksha Ghali Mhanatase ||36||
Meaning: "He comes in many forms as a beggar. Offer Him food without hesitation."
Ovi 37: Viprastri Mhene Patisi | Aji Avagya Keli TumhansI | Brahmana Na Jevata Apana Tyasi | Bhiksha Ghatli Mhanatase ||37||
Meaning: "The wife told her husband, 'Today I disobeyed you by giving alms before the invited Brahmins had eaten.'"
Ovi 38: Aikoni Satiche Bola | Vipra Mani Santoshal | Mhene Pativrate Labha Jhala | Pitara Majhe Trupta Jhale ||38||
Meaning: "The husband was happy and said, 'O virtuous wife, you have brought us a great blessing; my ancestors are surely satisfied!'"
Ovi 39: Karave Karma Pitaranchya Nami | Samarpave Vishnusi Amhi | Sakshatkare Yeuni Swami | Bhiksha Keli Amha Ghari ||39||
Meaning: "All rites for ancestors are for Vishnu. Today, the Lord Himself came and accepted our food."
Ovi 40: Krutartha Jhale Pitrugana Samasta | Nirdhare Jhale Swargastha | Sakshat Vishnu Bhetle Datta | Traimurtiavatara ||40||
Meaning: "Our ancestors are liberated. We have met the Trinity in the form of Lord Datta-Vishnu."
Ovi 41: Dhanya Tujhi Matapita | Je Vara Ladhalis Mukhya Ata | Putra Hoil Nibhranta | Na Dhari Chinta Manasi ||41||
Meaning: "Your parents are blessed because you have received this supreme boon. You will certainly have a son; have no worry in your heart."
Ovi 42: Harshe Nirbhara Hovoni | Rahili Doghe Nishchita Mani | Hoti Jahali Garbhini | Viprastri Pariyēsa ||42||
Meaning: Filled with immense joy, the couple lived with a peaceful mind. Soon, the Brahmin's wife (Sumati) became pregnant.
Ovi 43: Aise Nava Masa Kramoni | Prasuta Jahali Shubhadini | Vipre Snana Karuni | Kele Jatakamakarma Taye Vēli ||43||
Meaning: After nine months, she gave birth on an auspicious day. The Brahmin took a ritual bath and performed the traditional birth ceremonies.
Ovi 44: Miloni Samasta Viprakuli | Jataka Vartaviti Taye Vēli | Mhanati Tapasvi Hoil Bali | Dikshakarta Jagadguru ||44||
Meaning: All the Brahmins gathered and, after examining the child’s horoscope, predicted: "He will be a great ascetic and a powerful Jagadguru (World Teacher) who will initiate many into the spiritual path."
Ovi 45: Aikoni Mhanati Matapita | Ho Ka Amucha Kuluddharita | Amha Vara Didhala Datta | Mhanoni Thēviti Taya Nava ||45||
Meaning: Hearing this, the parents prayed, "May he be the savior of our lineage." Since Lord Datta had granted them the boon, they named the child.
Ovi 46: Shripada Mhanoni Ya Karana | Nama Thēvi To Brahmana | Avatara Kela Traimurti Apana | Bhaktajana Taravaya ||46||
Meaning: The Brahmin named him 'Shripad'. The Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) had taken this form to liberate the devotees.
Ovi 47: Vartat Asata Tyache Ghari | Jhali Sata Varshe Puri | Maujibandhana Te Avasari | Karita Jhala Dvijottama ||47||
Meaning: As he grew up and reached seven years of age, the noble Brahmin performed his Thread Ceremony (Maujibandhana).
Ovi 48: Bandhita Mauji Brahmachari | Mhanata Jhala Veda Chari | Mimansa Tarka Ativistari | Mhano Lagala Taye Vēli ||48||
Meaning: As soon as the ceremony was over, the young boy (Brahmachari) began reciting the four Vedas and explaining deep philosophy and logic.
Ovi 49: Aikoni Samasta Nagaraloka | Vismaya Kariti Sakalika | Hoil Avatara Karanika | Mhanon Bolati Apanat ||49||
Meaning: All the townspeople were astonished. They whispered, "He must be a divine incarnation born for a special cosmic purpose."
Ovi 50: Achara Vyavahara Prayashchitta | Samastansi Apana Bolata | Vedantabhashya Vedartha | Sangatase Dvijavaransi ||50||
Meaning: He spoke to everyone about righteous conduct and moral codes. He explained the deep meanings of the Vedas to the learned scholars.
Ovi 51: Vartata Aise Tayasi | Jhali Varshe Shodashi | Vivaha Karu Mhananti Putrasi | Matapita Avadhara ||51||
Meaning: When he reached the age of sixteen, his parents thought of arranging his marriage.
Ovi 52: Vichara Kariti Putrasave | Ba Re Lagna Tuva Karave | Shripada Mhene Aika Bhave | Majhi Vancha Sangen ||52||
Meaning: They spoke to him, "Dear child, you should get married." Shripad replied, "Please listen with love to my true desire."
Ovi 53: Karal Vivaha Majha Tumhi | Sango Aika Vichara Amhi | Vairagyastrisange Asen Mi | Kamya Amuche Tiyejavali ||53||
Meaning: "If you wish for my marriage, know that I am wedded to 'Vairagya' (Renunciation). My only union is with her."
Ovi 54: Te Striyevachuni Anika Nari | Samasta Jana Matesari | Jari Anala Te Sundari | Varin Mhene Taye Vēli ||54||
Meaning: "Every other woman except her is like a mother to me. If you can find that 'Lady of Renunciation', only then will I marry."
Ovi 55: Apana Tapasvi Brahmachari | Yogistriyevanchoni Nari | Bola Dhara Nirdhari | Shrivallabha Nama Majhe ||55||
Meaning: "I am an ascetic seeker. I seek no worldly woman but Yoga-Shakti. My name is Shrivallabha; remember my resolve."
Ovi 56: Shripada Shrivallabha Nama Aise | Jhale Trimurti Kaise | Pitayate Mhanatase | Jau Uttarapanthasi ||56||
Meaning: This is how the Trinity became known as Shripad Shri Vallabha. He then told his father, "I must now depart for the North (the Himalayas)."
Ovi 57: Aikoni Putrache Vachana | Athavile Purvasuchana | Bhikshuke Sangitli Je Khuna | Satya Jhali Mhanatase ||57||
Meaning: Hearing this, the father remembered the secret sign given by the monk (Datta) years ago and realized it was coming true.
Ovi 58: Atacha Ya Bolasi | Moda Ghalita Pariyēsi | Vighna Hoil Twaritesi | Mhanoni Vichariti Taye Vēli ||58||
Meaning: He thought, "If I oppose him now, it will only bring trouble," and he accepted the situation.
Ovi 59: Na Mhanave Putra Yasi | Avatarapurusha Tapasvi | Jaise Yache Vase Manasi | Taise Karave Mhananti Doghe ||59||
Meaning: Both parents agreed, "He is not just a son, but a divine incarnation. We must let him follow his own path."
Ovi 60: Nishchaya Karuni Apule Mani | Putrabhimukha Janakajanani | Hoti Asha Amhalaguni | Pratipalisi Mhanoniya ||60||
Meaning: With heavy hearts, the parents stood before him and said, "We had hoped you would be our support in our old age."
Ovi 61: Aishi Mani Vyakulita | Dola Nighati Ashrupata | Mata Padli Murchhagata | Putrasnehe Karoniya ||61||
Meaning: Distressed, they wept. Out of intense love and the thought of separation, the mother fainted.
Ovi 62: Dekhoni Matache Duhkha | Sambokhita Paramapurusha | Uthavuni Swahaste Dekha | Ashrupata Pushitase ||62||
Meaning: Seeing his mother's grief, the Supreme Being (Shripad) comforted her. He lifted her and wiped away her tears.
Ovi 63: Na Kari Chinta Aho Mate | Je Magasi Te Dein Tute | Drudha Karuni Chittate | Raha Sukhe Mhanatase ||63||
Meaning: "O Mother, do not worry. I will grant you whatever you ask. Stay strong and live in peace."
Ovi 64: Ba Re Tujkarita Apana | Duhkha Visarle Sampurna | Rakshisi Amha Vruddhalagun | Dainyavegale Karoni ||64||
Meaning: She said, "Child, because of you, we forgot our sorrows. We hoped you would save us from our miseries in old age."
Ovi 65: Putra Asati Apana Don | Paya Pangula Akshahina | Tyate Poshi Ata Kon | Amha Kavana Rakshil ||65||
Meaning: "We have two other sons, but one is lame and the other is blind. Who will care for them? Who will protect us?"
Ovi 66: Aikoni Jananiche Vachana | Avaloki Amrutadrushtikarun | Putra Doghehi Jhale Saguna | Ali Drushticharanadika ||66||
Meaning: Hearing this, Shripad looked at them with his 'Nectar-gaze'. Instantly, the brothers were healed—their sight and limbs became perfect.
Ovi 67: Vedashastradi Vyakarana | Sarva Mhanti Tatkshana | Doghe Yeuni Dhariti Charana | Krutartha Jhalo Mhanoniya ||67||
Meaning: The two brothers immediately became learned in the Vedas. They fell at Shripad's feet, saying, "We are eternally grateful!"
Ovi 68: Ashvasun Taya Vēli | Didhla Vara Tatkali | Putrapautri Nanda Prabali | Shriyayukta Sanatana ||68||
Meaning: Shripad blessed them, "Live long with your families. May you be blessed with eternal wealth and prosperity."
Ovi 70: Aise Boloni Tayansi | Sambodhita Mateesi | Pahoniya Dogha Putransi | Rahata Sukha Pavala ||70||
Meaning: He told his mother, "You will live happily now, seeing these two sons flourish."
Ovi 71: Putra Doghe Shatayushi | Nishchaya Dhari Vo Manasi | Kanya Putra Hotil Yansi | Tumhi Netri Dekhal ||71||
Meaning: "Be assured that your sons will live for a hundred years. You will see their children with your own eyes."
Ovi 72: Akhanda Lakshmi Yanche Ghari | Yanche Vanshaparampari | Kirtivanta Sacharachari | Sampanna Hoti Vedashastre ||72||
Meaning: "Abundance will stay in this house for generations. Your descendants will be famous and learned scholars."
Ovi 73: Amuchi Avagya Na Karita | Niropa Dyava Amha Twarita | Jane Ase Uttarapantha | Diksha Dyavaya Sadhujana ||73||
Meaning: "Now, please do not block my path. Give me leave to go North to guide the seekers and sages."
Ovi 74: Sangoni Matapityasi | Adrushya Jhala Pariyēsi | Pavala Twarita Puri Kashi | Guptarupe Hota Tethe ||74||
Meaning: Having blessed his parents, he vanished and instantly reached Kashi, where he stayed in a hidden form for some time.
Ovi 75: Nighala Tethuni Badrivana | Bhēti Gheuni Narayana | Avatara Ase Apana | Karyakarana Manushyadehi ||75||
Meaning: From Kashi, he went to Badrikashram to meet Lord Narayana, fulfilling the purpose of his human incarnation.
Ovi 76: Diksha Karavaya Bhaktajana | Tirthe Hindane Apana | Manovēge Margakramana | Ale Tirtha Gokarnasi ||76||
Meaning: To bless the devotees, he traveled to various holy sites and eventually reached the sacred Gokarna with the speed of thought.
Ovi 77: Aikoni Siddha Muninche Vachana | Vinavi Namadharaka Apana | Te Parisa Shrotejana | Mhene Saraswatigangadharu ||77||
Meaning: Hearing this account from Sage Siddha, Namadharaka made further inquiries. Thus says the poet Saraswati Gangadhara.
Iti Shrigurucharitraparmakathakalpatarau Shrinrusinhasaraswatyupakhyane Siddhanamadharakasamvade Dattatreya avatar Kathan Nama Panchmo-Adhyayah ||77|| 🙏🙇🏻
Shri Gurudattatreyaarpanmastu॥
Conclusion
The Journey Toward Liberation
As we conclude the fifth chapter, we see Shripad Shri Vallabha departing His home at the tender age of sixteen. His departure is not an act of abandonment, but an expansion of His family to include the entire universe. By healing His brothers and blessing His parents with eternal prosperity, He demonstrates that a true Master fulfills His worldly duties before embarking on His cosmic mission.
The Lord's journey from Pithapur to Kashi, and finally to Gokarna, symbolizes the journey of a seeker—moving from the comforts of home toward the ultimate truth. Reading this chapter brings peace, removes obstacles, and plants the seeds of d
evotion in the heart of the reader. Through the life of Shripad Shri Vallabha, we find the path to cross the ocean of worldly existence.
Writer:- Mantra Stotra Jyoti
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