Acharya Ekkirala Bharadwaja (1938–1989) was a post-graduate in English literature and a profound spiritual master who dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba and Lord Dattatreya. His English rendering is noted for being:
Chapters 25–37, detailing righteous conduct and rituals. sri+guru+charitra+in+english+by+ekkirala+bharadwaja+pdf+link
Chapters 1–24, focusing on spiritual wisdom. The is widely regarded as the "Veda" of
The is widely regarded as the "Veda" of the Dattatreya tradition (Datta Sampradaya), a spiritual masterpiece that chronicles the lives and miracles of Lord Dattatreya's primary incarnations . While originally composed in 15th-century Marathi, the translation by Acharya Ekkirala Bharadwaja (also known as "Mastergaru") has become the definitive English version for modern seekers. Overview of Sri Guru Charitra focusing on spiritual wisdom.
Rather than a literal translation, it acts as a "spiritual commentary" that bridges ancient concepts with practical modern wisdom.