Lord Dattatreya is the presiding deity over yoga. He is a Trimurti avatar, a manifestation of the Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva trinity, who traverses the mighty peaks and the gentle foothills of the Himalayas. He is the divine renunciate, the Adiguru of the Adinatha Sampradaya, and a personification of Lord Adinath (Shiva) Himself.
The murti that you see on this page depicts Lord Dattatreya in the company of the sacred gaumata (Mother Cow) and four dogs, each representative of one of the four Vedas. Lord Dattatreya has three heads, each symbolic of Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva, and Lord Vishnu. In His six hands, He holds implements that are associated with each - conch and discus, trishool and damru, and mace and kamandalu.
The hair on each of His heads is pulled back into a bun at the crown, in keeping with the iconography of Indian monks and ascetics. He is wearing a simple dhoti and the adornments on His body are indicative of His timeless cosmic splendor. A composure of equanimity characterises the face of Lord Dattatreya.
Send as free online greeting card
Email a Friend
Manage Wishlist