Puranic Mantra · Lord Dattatreya
दत्तात्रेय मंत्र
Dattatreya Mantra
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ द्रां दत्तात्रेयाय नमः
Transliteration
Om Drāṃ Dattātreyāya Namaḥ
Meaning
Om — with the seed syllable Dram (the beej of Dattatreya) — I bow to Dattatreya, the divine trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva united in one form, the Adi Guru of all creation.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Dattatreya Mantra
- ·Invokes the blessings of the divine trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) simultaneously
- ·Most powerful mantra for spiritual seekers — Dattatreya is the Adi Guru, teacher of all teachers
- ·Removes Guru Dosha (afflictions from disrespecting or lacking a proper guru)
- ·Destroys black magic, evil eye, and all forms of negative sorcery instantly
- ·Grants knowledge of all scriptures and the wisdom to understand them correctly
- ·Especially protective for wandering ascetics and spiritual seekers on the path
How to Chant
- 1.Sit facing north or east on a yellow cloth or asana
- 2.Light a ghee lamp and offer yellow flowers; Dattatreya loves simplicity and sincerity
- 3.Chant on Thursdays — Dattatreya Jayanti (Margashirsha Purnima) is the most auspicious day
- 4.Visualize Dattatreya as a serene sage with three heads (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva), four dogs (the four Vedas), and a cow (Kamadhenu) beside him
- 5.For protection from black magic: chant 108 times and light camphor (karpur)
- 6.Dattatreya accepts worship from all — regardless of caste, creed, or spiritual level
Best Time
Thursdays. Brahma Muhurta. Dattatreya Jayanti (Margashirsha Purnima, December). Guru Purnima.
Recommended Count
108 times daily. For removing black magic: 1008 times for 7 consecutive days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Who is Dattatreya and why does he have three heads?
Dattatreya is one of Hinduism's most unique deities — he is the combined form (trimurti) of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, born to the sage Atri and his wife Anasuya. His three heads represent the three cosmic functions: creation (Brahma), preservation (Vishnu), and dissolution (Shiva). He is the Adi Guru — the primordial teacher — and his 24 gurus were elements of nature, teaching that wisdom is available everywhere.
Q.What is the Dattatreya Mantra used for specifically?
The Dattatreya Mantra is most commonly used for three purposes: (1) removing Guru Dosha — negative karma from disrespecting a guru or from being without proper spiritual guidance; (2) protection from black magic, tantric attacks, and evil eye; and (3) spiritual awakening and knowledge. Devotees in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh revere Dattatreya especially, and his temples at Gangapur and Girnar are major pilgrimage sites.