Summary In this vachana, Basavanna confesses that true ritual bathing has not become real in him. The quality of the sajjana, the good and noble person, is not present in…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna confesses that he performs ritual ablution for worldly propriety. The outer act is present, but the inner condition remains unchanged. The mind’s tamas has not…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna instructs the mind directly. Do not get lost in play. Do not regret after doing good, O mind. Do not err when joined with others.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna confesses that his mind does not agree with Kudalasangama Deva’s anubhava. The problem is not the absence of worship, but the mind’s refusal to enter…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna examines what he calls bhakti during the very performance of Lingayoga. Tamas covers the eyes, and he says, “bhakti.” Desire burns like fire, and he…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna prays for protection of inner steadiness. Let firmness not be lost so that he does not beg from others. Let discernment not be lost so…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks why one should beg from others when Kamadhenu stands near. The source of fulfilment is present, yet the habit of seeking elsewhere continues. He…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna confesses an inward division beneath outward sacred practice. Food has not lessened. Anxiety has not ended. Desire has not cooled. Worldly dealings have not fallen…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna turns directly to the resistance of the mind. The mind does not rejoice in the Linga. The mind does not trust the Jangama. Even when…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna exposes a mind that feels no shame before the spoken word, and speech that brings no shame to the mind. The word has not humbled…