Summary In this vachana, Basavanna refuses every claim to greatness. He says he is not great, has no greatness to display, and does not know the ways of borrowed or…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that when the Sharanas who have come with Sangha arrive, his mind trusts and rejoices. He then turns to the danger of delusion. If…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that the outer mark may be seen and trusted, but the inward state is known only to Kudalasangama Deva. He then asks what use…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks whether a painting can be made without a supporting surface, whether seed can grow without earth, and whether Linga-archane can be performed without Jangama.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that Linga-archane without Jangama is like water poured into a broken pot. Linga-archane in the presence of Jangama is the path of Bhakti. For…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that the Lord comes near the true Bhaktas. He asks whether it is fitting to remain on the bed when that presence arrives. Before…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna names four mūlasthānas: Kedar in Kṛta Yuga, Varanasi in Treta Yuga, Virupaksha in Dvapara Yuga, and Parvata in Kali Yuga. These four are acknowledged as…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna repeatedly says that he cannot claim to worship Kudalasangama Deva as God by any power of his own. He cannot dissolve the great sages, the…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that when people praise him again and again, his mind is struck as if by a golden spear. He suffers and cannot bear it.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna names household deity and clan deity and places them before Kudalasangama Deva. He then offers the body, the mind, and the eyes. Before Kudalasangama Deva,…