With the 2020 Shravan Anushthan coming soon, it’s time to see how well you know the philosophy behind the event
#1. How many texts/grantha are recommended by our lineage?
For performing this anushthan, our lineage recommends reading the following texts:
- Shree Gurucharitra Nityapāṭh
- Shree Saptashatigurucharitrasār
- Shree Dattaleelāmrutābdhisār
- Shree Gurusāhasri
- Shree Swāmī Nāmpāṭh
- Shree Dattamahātmya
- Shree Viṣhṇusahastranāmastotra
- Shree Jñāneshwarī
#2. Understanding the recommended texts/grantha is essential for the Anusthan
It is not important to understand the meaning of these scriptures. Reading them as part of the anuṣhṭhān itself bears fruit. They are considered not mere texts, but a form of maṅtra in and of themselves.
#3. Reading Marathi or Sanskrit text is essential for the Anusthan
Those of us who cannot read Devanagari script have options as well. They can also perform our anuṣhṭhān by reading biographies of our sadguru lineage, if they are available in English or other languages. Or, any of the above scriptures, transliterated into English, can also be used for reading and recitation during the anuṣhṭhān.
#4. Whose Jayanti,date of birth and incarnation is during the month of Shravan?
Really appreciate this test for one gets clear of many myths and assumptions. Also appreciate the online Haripath and Abhanga practice during lockdown. Feeling blessed to have all this at a click and not missing it due to distance.Thanks a million for the Shreepadseva team who bring all this to me and my parents and to all devotees .Shree Guru Deva Datta.
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श्री गुरुदेव दत्त