Shri Datta Darshanam

Story of Lord Dattatreya and how He has benefited various disciples including Vishnudatta, Kartaveeryarjuna and Indra Wandering through the heavens, Sage Narad saw an ascetic steeped in such deep meditation that the earth began to tremble and natural disasters began to occur. Narad rushed to Lord Vishnu to warn of the danger, who was tending to his guests and fellow gods Brahma and Shiva on this occasion. It turned out that the desire of the sage Atri was the birth of a son joining the holy trinity, Brahma, Vishnnu and Shiva, together. In recognition of his past achievements and to prevent further calamity from befalling the earth, the council of the demigods decided to satisfy the desire of the sage. The holy trinity blessed Sage Atri and his wife Anasuya with a son named Datta ("bestowed") to whom they imbued their souls. Dattatreya was trained in the tradition of the Brahmins but differed from the others as he performed many miracles. The various pastimes and miracles of Lord Dattatreya are depicted in this film. —Anonymous Atri and Anasuya through their penance get a divine boon that Divine Trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva should incarnate as their son. Lord Datta is hence born and grows up to be a great Yogi. The movie continues with the story of various of Datta's devotees King of angels, Indra is dethroned by Jambhasura and prays to Datta for help. Datta helps Indra by killing Jambha with His yogic powers. Later, an ardent Brahmin scholar called Vishnudatta is tested multiple times by Datta and then given the great upadesham (divine initiation) A king by name Kartaveeryarjuna is born with a birth defect and worships Datta. Again tested he is bestowed with all powers. Later kartaveerya develops lot of ego and is hence controlled by Parashurama. Parashurama's father Jamadagni is killed by Kartaveerya's sons in retaliation. Then Parashurama kills all kings that do not rule by Dharma and goes to the rescue of Dattatreya. Datta bestows divine knowledge upon him. —Chandra Chaganti