Friday, January 7, 2011

Shree Dattatriya Guru Charitra-and the Cluster Fig tree-Oudamber-Atthi Maram.

Shree Datta Charitra -7th Jan 2011

Source: From http://www.indiadivine.org/audarya/hinduism-forum/738301-oudumbara-sri-gurudeva-dattatreya-deeksha-vivarana-complete-information.html
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From The Oudumbara Vruksha (ficus glomerata) or Cluster fig tree is a variety of fig-tree held sacred in India. It is said to flower at intervals of long centuries. 
It is a large tree that provides dense shade and edible fruit. Devotees of Lord Dattatreya, preferably observe their penance (Reading of sacred books, meditation, etc.) under this tree. Dried twigs of this tree are used in sacrifices. Its leaves are commonly used as cattle fodder. Oudumbara tree which is the favourite of Lord Dattatreya is used for the deeksha. Oudumbara Deeksha is a Mukthi-deeksha. Mukti Deeksha, in Hindu philosophy, is said to be a transfer of divine energy given by a Guru to a disciple. 
Dattatreya and His five principal avataras all in Oudumbara Vruksha)-
Namaskar to all our Gurus-
Rgds 
TR

3 comments:

  1. OM SAIRAM
    Pranaams to Shree Sathya SaiBaba -who has taught us, nurtured and fostered respect for all of Nature.
    Maa Prakruti, in all her myriad forms:
    Anu Roope, Vishwa Roope, Namoh Namaha.
    TREES -vriksha absorb Co2 and release Oxygen and aid in pollution control-
    Om Vriksha Namaha (Shree Vishnu Sahasranama)

    SOURCE: PIC .
    My ack & sincere thanks to the author & photographer of the 2009 Calender on nature from a Sathya Sai Insitute.
    With Respect
    TR

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    1. Dear Sir,

      Goog afternoon,

      As per your profile are you have more intrested in historical study ,

      Are you know about flower of oudumber tree?

      Because i want to know how looks like this,

      Regards,

      Subhash

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  2. Hi jay hanuman jay jay jay shree ram.

    Any body see umberav tree flowers,

    How its look like?

    Please guide me

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