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Sri Datta Yoga Centre (UK)
Registered Charity No. 1003856
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 Sri Datta Yoga Centre (UK)
51 Beech Avenue,
Brentford
Middlesex, TW8 8NQ
Web: www.DYCUK.org
Email: info@DYCUK.org |
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Directions to DYCUK Center:
 Hounslow East
 Syon Lane & walk to centre
 Buses 235, 237 to Brentford |
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Centre opening Hours:
Saturday ~ 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Sunday ~ 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Thursday ~ 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
For more information contact:
Jitu Dave: 07939 021016 |
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Who is Lord Dattatreya?
Who is Lord Dattatreya? He has three heads, six hands, four dogs, one cow
and one tree behind him. One hand holds the drum, one holds the round
shaped wheel or chakra, one holds the conch shell or sankh, one holds a
rosary or japa mala and one holds a water vessel or kamandala.
The trident, drum, chakra, conch shell, mala, and kamandalu all have esoteric
meanings. The trident is used for killing the ego, the drum is used to awaken
people who are always sleeping in a state of ignorance. That is why He is
always beating the drum. He is saying,
"You must come, you must come with me."
The conch shell represents the OMKARA which is known as the first sound or
word in Hindu philosophy. Omkara is the first sound or beat of the Hindu
Scriptures, Vedas and Puranas. All the great sages use the OMKARA. Akara
(Sustainer), Ukara (Protector) and Makara (Destroyer) when mixed together
make one sound the Omkara. This Omkara sound is the sound from the conch
shell.
This is important, for with every breath we sound the OMKARA. So-hum... I am
the world, I am the universe, I am Lord Shiva, I am Lord Vishnu. We are always
chanting this mantra even when we are walking, running or sleeping. The
sounds are made at different speeds but in the final analysis, there is only the
Omkara So-hum, So-hum. We are always making this sound even though we
do not realise it. Lord Dattatreya has given this gift to every one. Animals also
use this OM^sound, So-hum, So-hum.
Dattatreya also holds the rotating disc or chakra. It is a round circle with no
beginning or end like the universe. He uses this chakra to take all kinds of
karma from all people. In His right hand He holds the japa mala or rosary. Here
Lord Dattatreya is counting His devotees. In another hand He is carrying the
water pot or kamandala. This does not contain ordinary water but the nectar of
wisdom. Behind Him is a cow (Kamadhenu). This cow grants the wishes of
those who ask for the satisfaction of desires, be they worldly, mentally or
spiritually.
The four dogs are not ordinary dogs but represent the four Vedas: Rig-Veda,
Yajur-Veda, Atharva-Veda and Sama-Veda. They follow the Lord as 'hounds
of heaven -and watchdogs of truth' and are owned by Datta, the greatest
hunter for the souls of men. They continually surround the Lord. Finally, the
tree behind Lord Dattatreya is the Audumbara tree or wish-yielding tree. It
fulfils the wishes of those who prostrate to it no matter what problems they may
have. The tree is the bearer of nectar and wherever it is found, there Lord
Dattatreya will always be present.
Chant "Jaya Guru Datta! Sri Guru Datta!"
Get Rid of your Problems!
Be Blessed with Health, Wealth and Knowledge!
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May the choicest blessings of Lord Dattatreya be on you. Jai Guru Datta |
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