Guru Charitra - Complete Biography of Shree Akkalkot Niwasi Swami Samarth MaharajTranslation of Hindi Book "Shree Swami Samarth Maharaj Ki Avatar Leela"

Departure from Narsinhawadi

The news spread throughout the village in no time and everyone started visiting to pay their obeisance to Sriguru. Each one narrated their tale of woe to Sriguru and prayed for a favour. With each day, the number of visitors kept on increasing. Therefore Sriguru decided to leave this place too. Devotees became upset when they heard the news. The Yoginees were also perturbed. Finally, Sriguru convinced everyone saying, “Do not grieve. I will always dwell under this Audumbar tree and fulfil the wishes of all my devotees. This Audumbar tree is my Divine settlement. Whoever worships this Divine place would always get my blessings”. Sriguru then departed from this place and manifested himself at Ganagapur, which is located on the banks of Bhima River.

The Audumbar tree still exists at the confluence of Krishna Panchganga Rivers. Sriguru’s Padukas (an impression of the lotus feet) are installed under this tree. This place has been turned into a pilgrimage bustling with devotees and is now known as “Narasinhawadi” (Kolhapur district). Even today Sriguru, Narasinha Saraswati, the incarnation of Lord Dattatreya dwells here and thousands of devotees experience his kind favours.