The Puranas tell his story in song; where his
praises are sung he stands waiting himself.
In the throat of Dattatreya the spell of his name
prevailed; he repeated only the praise that de-
lighted him. This name is an essence of supreme
power; amid the ritual acts of the Brahmans this
name stands first. Narada wandered amid the
three worlds with a vina in his hand and this
name on his lips. Parikshita was condemned to
die within three days, but he escaped by uttering
this name. The fame of the fisherman spread
far and wide; he composed the life of Rama ere
Rama was born. The Vedas call you embodied
and unembodied. Tuka says, Your name is the
same in both aspects.
praises are sung he stands waiting himself.
In the throat of Dattatreya the spell of his name
prevailed; he repeated only the praise that de-
lighted him. This name is an essence of supreme
power; amid the ritual acts of the Brahmans this
name stands first. Narada wandered amid the
three worlds with a vina in his hand and this
name on his lips. Parikshita was condemned to
die within three days, but he escaped by uttering
this name. The fame of the fisherman spread
far and wide; he composed the life of Rama ere
Rama was born. The Vedas call you embodied
and unembodied. Tuka says, Your name is the
same in both aspects.