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fourth incarnation of Lord Dattatreya in this Kaliyuga
manifested in a Place called Akkalkot in the State
of Maharashtra. This was confirmed by none other
than Sri Manikya Prabhu himself. Swami first manifested
himself in the year 1856 in Akkalkot and remained
there throughout till he attained his Samadhi. Swami
had travelled extensively throughout the Country
visiting various Holy places. This was narrated
by Swami himself which was also corroborated by
many others. Swami treated people of all religions
alike and used to visit the temple as well as the
Dargah. Vedic chants and abuses flowed with equal
ease from his mouth forcing people to initially
consider Swami as a "mad person". However, he came
to be gradually considered as God incarnate and
revered and worshipped by all. On the evening of
a Tuesday in the month of April 1878, Swami requested
his disciples to take him to the Banyan Tree when
amidst the singing of Bhajans,(Songs in the praise
of Lord) Swami sitting in the Padmasana (yogic posture)
attained Samadhi. Akkalkot Swami or Maharaj is also
referred to as Swami Samarth. |
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Also refer "Sree Datta-avatara Mahatmyam (Telugu
Language)" by Pujya Sri Acharya Ekkirala Bharadwaja)
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