Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks whether the measuring vessel becomes tired from measuring, whether the cloth or path becomes tired from repeated use, and whether the staff becomes tired…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna compares a wife without love for her husband to a devotee without steadfastness in the Linga. In both cases, the relationship exists outwardly, but its…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks what value remains when a precious thing is held by one who cannot receive its purpose. Wealth is fruitless without life. A weapon is…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna presents a divided household. The husband is a devotee of Shiva-Linga, while the wife is devoted to Māri and Maśaṇi. Their receptions differ. One receives…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna criticizes those who identify people only by outward appearance. They see a bhakta, an ascetic, or another religious figure, and immediately name each according to…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna compares his condition to a stone lying in water for a long time. Though surrounded by water, it does not become soft. He applies this…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks whether the Master of the house is present within the house. The question is repeated while the house’s condition is revealed. Weeds have grown…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna shows that outer treatment cannot change inner nature. A dung-formed image may be worshipped with fragrant flowers, but its stench remains. A clay image may…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna shows that sacred giving cannot bear fruit where inward fitness is absent. A pumpkin wrapped or bound with a strong covering does not become sound…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna questions the dependence on auspicious timings, zodiac signs, planetary relations, moon strength, star strength, and selected days. He does not allow worship to be governed…