Summary In this vachana, Basavanna speaks of the state of the Mahaprasadi through the image of light within light. Within light there is light; that light is called Mahabelagu, the…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna speaks of the movement from falsehood into absorption in Prasada. He says that he was born through falsehood into the mortal world. Through falsehood, he…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna defines the Prasadi through a series of removals. When falsehood is removed and truth remains, one is Satya-Prasadi. When stain is absent, one is Niranjana-Prasadi.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna teaches that Dasoha must remain present at every stage. When one is a Bhakta, there must be Bhakti-Dasoha. When one becomes Yukta, there must be…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna distinguishes ordinary accomplishment from the mastery of the “I.” This may be achieved. That may be achieved. Many things may be achieved. But the one…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna speaks with striking intimacy to Kudalasangama Deva. For Basavanna, there is the Guru’s Prasada. For Kudalasangama Deva, there is Madara Chennayya’s Prasada. For both, the…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna questions worship that has lost living understanding. A flower is plucked from a tree and offered back to that same tree. Water is taken from…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna presents an image of sacred preparation. There is a vessel ready to receive. Chennabasavanna brings water into it. Madiwalayya brings grain. The materials are present,…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks how an act can be called truly great when it remains only externally touched. What is touched by the foot, what is touched by…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna prays for the company of true and noble devotees. Through the company of Sajjana and Sadbhavi, one may come to see the Mahānubhāvas. Through the…