In BBC Earth's series on the "Ancient Powers", we are told how the ancient Greeks secured their rule in Egypt and ensured the legions of its people after Alexander's death. One of his generals who becomes the first in a new line of Pharoah who all take his name after that, embarks on a massive building campaign. By commissioning temples, they could extend their authority to the southernmost reaches of their kingdom."
One wonders about all the other temples now and their origins.
God does not dictate man. One man dictates another. Though man is given free choices to chart his destiny he opts to submit to fate. Agathiyar says my love for him is so great that the mere mention of his name intoxicates me. There is a downside to it though he warns. People could use our devotion and faith in him for their interest. He warns me that others could take me for a ride using this weakness. He asks that I be aware and to beware of these manipulators, using his name and guise.
When I was open to Agathiyar's messages coming from various sources be it through the Nadi reading, through devotees, gurus, masters, teachers, books, movies, etc I was surprised when others only wanted to listen from Agathiyar through the Nadi or their guru's words. Some say that they were in direct communion with him and refuse to hear from elsewhere, shutting the door. This brings me to the story of Dattatreya who is said to have "reached self-awareness by observing nature during his Sannyasi wanderings and treating natural observations as his twenty-four teachers. Dattatreya considered the entire Universe and its creations as his teachers, for each of them taught him something useful - such was his greatness and humility."
It is said that Agathiyar who told us that he was the very Prapanjam and that the Prapanjam was in him too, took lessons directly from the plants and herbs that filled him on their properties. He used this knowledge in his practice of Siddha medicine. Such was his humility. In the TV series "Harmony with AR Rahman", we see the humility of the musician sitting at the feet, as a disciple sits before his guru, of other musicians wanting to explore and learn the musical instruments and vocal traditions of their regions. This is humility and humbleness to the core.
The 24 teachers of Dattatreya are listed at https://www.dollsofindia.com/library/dattatreya/.
Mother Earth taught Dattatreya tolerance, patience and forbearance; Water taught him to comfort others; Fire taught him not to be judgmental; Air taught him to be unfettered; Space taught him to be unattached; Sun taught him to cheer up everyone; Snake taught him to drop desires and ownership; Python taught him to be flexible; Moon taught him to remain unaffected; Ocean too taught him to remain unaffected; Butterfly touch him to be unattached; Dove taught him love and peace; Fish taught him not to fall for temptation; Honeybee taught him to labor; Deer reminded him to be ever wary of people who exploit others; Elephant taught him to remember; Bumblebee reminded him not to hurt; The Prostitute Pingala taught him dedication; Eagle taught him not to hoard; Child taught him not to hold grudges; The Village Girl reminded him not to disturb others; Arrow-maker taught him to focus on the work on hand and concentration; Spider taught him to remain free and unattached; and finally a Wasp taught him intent and perseverance.