For millions of devotees of the Dattatreya tradition, is not merely a book; it is a living embodiment of the Guru. It is considered the Datta Grantha (the holy book of Lord Dattatreya), containing the divine life stories and teachings of Lord Dattatreya’s incarnations—Sri Narasimha Saraswati and Sri Pada Sri Vallabha.
As an intellectual powerhouse, his English translations offer distinct advantages over literal interpretations:
The scholar who brought this great work to an English-speaking audience was a distinguished spiritual figure in his own right. Sri Ekkirala Bharadwaja (30 October 1938 – 12 April 1989) was a highly respected Indian author, a scholar of English literature, and a prominent spiritual master in the Shirdi Sai Baba and Dattatreya traditions. For millions of devotees of the Dattatreya tradition,
However, be vigilant. Do not download the first PDF you see. Search for a with a clear preface. Better yet, buy a legal digital copy from the Datta Peetham online store to ensure you have every page and the sacred Datta Kavacham at the end.
While the original Marathi text is written in archaic poetry (Ovi-form), Ekkirala Bharadwaja's version is a designed for contemporary spiritual practice. It bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern understanding by: Sree Guru Charithra (English): Sri Ekkirala Bharadwaj Sri Ekkirala Bharadwaja (30 October 1938 – 12
: A high-quality digital archive of the English translation often used for offline reading. Scribd (Sri Guru Charitra by Ekkirala Bharadwaja)
Sree Guru Charithra (English) Paperback – 1 January 2016 - Amazon Search for a with a clear preface
We encourage readers to download the PDF version of Sri Guru Charitra in English by Ekkirala Bharadwaja and share it with their friends and family. May this sacred text bring spiritual growth, peace, and enlightenment to all who read it.
