Summary In this vachana, Basavanna questions any deity that can be consumed, burned, sold, buried, or protected through fear. Such a thing cannot be called the true God. He tests…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna describes Bhakti through the image of a flowing river. Like foam rising from moving water, Bhakti appears from inner movement and fullness. Bhakti is also…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that practice continues, yet Bhakti is not attained. He asks what he can call himself when repeated practice has not become true devotion. He…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that through Kudalasangama Deva’s Anubhava, his body was undone, his mind was undone, and his karma was cut. The movement is not presented as…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna speaks of performing the eightfold worship and the sixteen offerings at their proper times. He does not reject worship or sacred action. He says that…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna addresses Kudalasangama Deva as the one who has cleansed the stain of his births and removed the burden of birth. He says that the bonds…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna declares the transforming power of the true devotees. Even one who has committed grave faults may go to the house of the Sadbhaktas, receive their…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna is seated in the common sacred row to receive food offered in devotion. This is not an ordinary meal; it is a field of Prasada,…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna gives a clear spiritual law: when Jangama is approached with reverence, nectar arises; when Jangama is opposed, poison arises. The change does not lie in…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna distinguishes between worship, seeking, and right receiving. A person may perform Linga-archana at the appointed time and may be called a bhakta. Basavanna does not…