A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.458
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.458
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DATTĀTREYA. Son of Atri and Anasūyā. A Brāhman saint in whom a portion of Brahmā, Vishnu, and Siva, or more particularly Vishnu, was incarnate. He had three sons, Soma, Datta, and Dur-vāsas, to whom also a portion of the divine essence was transmitted. He was the patron of Kārta-vīrya, and gave him a thousand arms.