Dattatreya Mala Mantra
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The rosary mantra recited for Lord Dattatreya.
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Why is Guru Pushya Nakshatra especially auspicious for Dattatreya worship?
Guru Pushya Nakshatra — falling on a Thursday during the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) — is an exceptionally auspicious day to offer lamps and perform Japa of Lord Dattatreya's mantra, whether at home or at pilgrimage centers such as Kashi, Vindhyachal, and Girnar.
What is the Dattatreya Mala Mantra practice, and how does it purify negative astral influences?
Chant 400,000 Ekakshari Beeja Mantra at a Shiva temple, followed by 1,100 recitations of the Mala Mantra (or 100,000 Ekakshari and 108 Mala Mantra); after 11 to 21 days of continuous home recitation encased with the Beeja, offer Apamarga wood fumigation to neutralize severe demonic or foreign occult influences.
Can the mala used for a Guru mantra be reused for a Sabar mantra?
No. Do not perform Sabar japa on the mala you used for your Guru mantra. A mala is not strictly required in any case — you can do japa without one from beginning to end.
Does the thread of a worn kavach need changing after an eclipse?
Yes — because Sutak applies during an eclipse, the thread of any kavach being worn is changed the following day.
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