Sri Narasimha Saraswati

Sri Narasimha Saraswati (born 1378-1459) was a Hindu saint, believed to be an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya, who lived in 14th and 15th century Maharashtra and Karnataka. Born with the name Narahari or Shaligramadeva, he was a child prodigy who quickly mastered the Vedas. He renounced his worldly life at a young age, traveled extensively, and spent the last decades of his life in Gangapur (in present-day Karnataka), where he is believed to have entered samadhi. His life story is detailed in the text Shri Guru Charitra and he is highly revered by many devotees.

Sri Narasimha Saraswati (born 1378-1459) was a Hindu saint, believed to be an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya, who lived in 14th and 15th century Maharashtra and Karnataka. Born with the name Narahari or Shaligramadeva, he was a child prodigy who quickly mastered the Vedas. He renounced his worldly life at a young age, traveled extensively, and spent the last decades of his life in Gangapur (in present-day Karnataka), where he is believed to have entered samadhi. His life story is detailed in the text Shri Guru Charitra and he is highly revered by many devotees. more