Summary Basavanna describes devotion as a transforming touch. When devotion touches the body, the body itself becomes offered. When devotion touches the mind, the mind itself becomes offered. Offering is…

Summary Basavanna describes offering as a sequence that cannot be partial. Without offering the body, the mind cannot be offered. Without offering the mind, the body cannot be offered. Body…

Summary Basavanna begins with two cosmic images. The moon may bear nectar, yet it still carries a stain. The sun may possess great brilliance, yet it still sets. Greatness is…

Summary Basavanna defines identity by realized quality, not by title. The one who never misses the mark alone is an archer. The one who does not turn away in battle…

Summary Basavanna states the path of purification through threefold offering. He offers the body to the Guru, the mind to the Linga, and wealth to the Jangama. Nothing essential is…

Summary Basavanna warns against using the names of Guru, Linga, and Jangama while living from possessiveness. One may perform Kayaka in their name, yet deceive the movement of the Guru.…

Summary Basavanna gathers Shivachara, Sadachara, and the taste of Prasada into one source: Guru-karuṇya. Right conduct, Shiva-centered conduct, and the inward relish of grace do not arise as separate achievements…

Summary Basavanna makes Achara the test of sacred validity. From a Guru without Kriyachara, initiation cannot be received and instruction cannot be accepted. A stone without Kriyachara cannot be worshipped…

Summary Basavanna observes the fixed habit of those who search for faults. If they are told not to seek defects, they do not listen. If they are warned not to…

Summary Basavanna reflects on the subtle pride that can arise even within service. The object touched by the hand becomes one with the hand; what reaches the eyes becomes one…