Summary In this vachana, Basavanna gives a direct warning about Prasada. If it is received with trust, it is Prasada. If it is received without trust, it becomes poison. Therefore,…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna questions worship that remains only outward. People say, “It is hungry,” and place food before the Linga. They say, “It is thirsty,” and pour water…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks why one should lower oneself before worldly wealth when Kudalasangama Deva is already present. He gives the image of milk flowing openly before the…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna shows that inherited religious authority cannot stand as the final measure when Kudalasangayya accepts Madara Chennayya. The Veda trembles. The Shastra loses its standing. Logic…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna points to three different cases of receiving food. Siriyala’s son prepared the food, yet Kudalasangama Deva did not eat. In the house of the Chola,…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna makes a complete vow of consecration. He says: I will not make my mind for anything other than Linga. I will not make my wealth…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna offers every action to Kudalasangama Deva. Whatever he begins, he begins for the Divine. If he performs Guru-pūjā, it is for Kudalasangama Deva. If he…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna gives two images of joy arising through another’s arrival and action. One who has not known wealth rejoices when a prosperous son brings abundant gold.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna teaches that what is powerful must be received by one who has the strength to bear it. Tiger’s milk is not for the field-grazing creature.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna rejects birth as the measure of spiritual worth. He asks: what does it matter if one is born as a Shvapacha? If that person is…