24 Gurus of Dattatreya
1. Earth – Patience & Forgiveness
Bear hardships without complaint, like the earth.
2. Water – Purity & Refreshment
Be cooling and life-giving to others.
3. Fire – Transformation
Burn impurities and illuminate life.
4. Wind – Detachment
Move through the world untouched by it.
5. Sky – Limitlessness
Remain vast, open, and unbound.
6. Moon – Steadiness Through Change
True self remains unchanged through phases.
7. Sun – Giving Without Expectation
Shine on all beings equally.
8. Pigeon – Avoid Blind Attachment
Attachment leads to sorrow.
9. Python – Calm Contentment
Be satisfied with whatever comes naturally.
10. Sea – Depth & Discipline
Maintain boundaries; remain deep and steady.
11. Moth – Avoid Destructive Attraction
Do not chase what burns you.
12. Honeybee – Take Only What’s Needed
Gather little without harming others.
13. Elephant – Beware Sensory Temptations
The senses can trap even the strong.
14. Honey Gatherer – Excess Wealth Attracts Danger
Collecting too much invites loss.
15. Deer – Mindfulness
Avoid distractions that trap the mind.
16. Fish – Craving Leads to Downfall
Temptation destroys freedom.
17. Courtesan – Impermanence of Worldly Love
Depend only on the Self, not on others.
18. Raven – Use Discrimination
Take what is pure; avoid the bitter.
19. Snake – Solitude & Inner Retreat
Live lightly; renew yourself often.
20. Arrow Maker – Single-Pointed Focus
Concentration leads to mastery.
21. Child – Innocence & Joy
Live with simplicity and openness.
22. Maiden with Bangles – Reduce Noise (Distractions)
Harmony comes from living with fewer disturbances.
23. Blacksmith – Turn Heat into Strength
Use intense experiences to shape yourself.
24. Spider – Creation & Withdrawal
The world arises from and dissolves into the One.