“Some journeys are planned.
Others are written by Grace.”
Introduction
In 2012, I embarked on a journey that I believed was just another pilgrimage.
Little did I know I was walking straight into a divine revelation that would shake my inner world and rewrite everything I thought I understood about faith, destiny, and grace.
This is not just a travel story — it is the unfolding of a moment where the mundane dissolved into the miraculous, and where my KrsnaGuruji’s Gurudev-Lord Dattatreya, revealed His presence in a way that forever transformed my life.
A Year Etched Into My Soul
The year 2012 was unlike any other — a year I now recognise as divinely orchestrated. At that time, I had no idea of its deeper significance.
Today, recounting this story is like stepping back into the very moment when I was drenched in my Guru’s grace.
Our travel plans to Nepal began as casually as our Vrindavan plans. I didn’t know why Nepal called out to me, but the pull was undeniable.
Looking back, I can say with certainty — it was Divine Will preparing to reveal itself.
A Bond I Didn’t Know I Already Had
Before meeting my KrsnaGuruji, I knew nothing about Lord Dattatreya.
He is the Supreme Master of the Universe and the Gurudev of my Guruji.
From the beginning, I felt a deep, inexplicable connection with him — an ancient familiarity I couldn’t explain.
Long before my spiritual journey began, I often passed a Dattatreya temple in Bangalore and bowed instinctively, not knowing which deity resided inside.
Only after meeting my Guruji did I understand the truth:
Dattatreya had been giving me darshan long before I even knew Him.
I simply couldn’t see it — lost behind the veil of Maya.
Kathmandu to Bhaktapur: A Pilgrimage Unfolds
Nepal welcomed us with crisp winter air and the spellbinding presence of the Himalayas. The days were short, but our schedule was packed.
After visiting Swayambhu Mahachaitya Buddha Stupa, we retired early. The next morning held a strange sense of anticipation within me — something powerful, stirring.
And then the revelation came:
Bhaktapur is the birthplace of Lord Dattatreya.
Everything suddenly aligned.
Why Nepal?
Because destiny had brought me to the very soil where my master’s Gurudev Lord Dattatreya descended.
The Childlike Joy of Devotion
I was bursting with excitement, almost childlike.
Yet beside me was another child — my KrsnaGuruji — whose joy far exceeded mine, though He concealed it with grace and serenity.
Guruji’s love for his Gurudev is immeasurable. To witness it is to witness devotion in its purest form.
Who Is Lord Dattatreya?
Bhaktapur, the City of Devotees, is where the unified manifestation of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh appeared as one — Lord Dattatreya.
His name comes from:
- Datta — “given”
- Atreya — son of Sage Atri
To understand his blessing upon this land, we must go back to the beginning of time — back to the Sat Yuga.
The Divine Story of His Birth
Sage Atri, one of Brahma’s seven sons, married Anusuya, a woman of unparalleled purity and devotion.
Her fame spread across the three worlds, stirring insecurity in Indra and envy among the divine consorts — Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati.
The Trinity’s Test — Disguised as mendicants, the Trinity visited Anusuya in Atri’s absence.
Their request was shocking: She had to serve them food without wearing any garment.
Bound by dharma and guided by a pure heart, Anusuya prayed deeply.
A divine intuition arose:
If they become babies, a mother feeding her children need not be clothed.
Her thought manifested instantly.
The three Gods turned into infants.
Anusuya fed them and placed them gently in a cradle.
Atri returned, recognised the divine play, and worshipped the infants. Pleased, the Trinity restored their forms and granted the couple a boon.
A Divine Blessing:
Atri and Anusuya asked only for one gift — the chance to embrace the divine as their own children.Their wish was granted.
Anusuya gave birth to:
- Chandra (from Brahma),
- Dattatreya (from Vishnu),
- Durvasa (from Shiva).
The children grew under the loving guidance of the couple.
Becoming the Purna Jnanavatar
At age eight, Chandra returned to his abode, and Durvasa set out for his penance.
Before leaving, both merged their divine energies into their brother Datta — manifesting the three-faced, six-armed form of Dattatreya — representation of Trinity— Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
He is always accompanied by:
- Four dogs — symbolising the four Vedas
- Kamadhenu — the divine wish-fulfilling cow
Lord Dattatreya incarnated as the Purna Jnanavatar, the embodiment of complete Transcendental Knowledge.
The Moment That Changed Everything
And then — the moment that still lives within me.
I had a Sakshat Darshan of my Guruji, Lord Dattatreya, walking beside me.
Four dogs followed Him, each representing a Veda.
But one was limping.
Guruji explained later that in Kali Yuga, Vedic knowledge has weakened and is fading fast.
Soon, it may vanish entirely as humanity speeds toward destruction. But definitely few could get saved….
I stood frozen — speechless, overwhelmed, immersed in a presence that words can never fully hold.
Guruji and I felt immense gratitude, but also pain.
This sacred birthplace was neglected, overshadowed by materialism and the loss of spiritual awareness.
No one seemed aware of the holiness beneath their feet.
To Be Continued…
What happened next is another divine chapter — one I will share in my upcoming article.
“Grace doesn’t arrive with a sign.
It arrives as a moment that changes everything.”
Offering my heartfelt Obeisance unto the Lotus Feet of my KrsnaGuruji and Lord Dattatreya. Humbled to Eternity for their boundless Grace.
Closing Note
I hope you felt the same divine wonder that I experienced when this sacred truth of Bhaktapur was revealed with the grace of my Krsna Guruji.
May this revelation awaken your heart to the unseen connections between faith, love, and divinity.
If this story touches you, do like, share, and comment — your reflections mean a lot.
🌺 Stay connected for more timeless revelations and divine experiences shared through the grace and wisdom of my Krsna Guruji.
