Summary In this vachana, Basavanna repeatedly says that he is meditating upon Kudalasangama Deva. He does not present meditation as casual remembrance, but as repeated and sustained inward contemplation. He…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna describes worship after the mind has seen the feet of Kudalasangama Deva. Once that seeing has occurred, the mind cannot turn away or endure separation.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna distinguishes between instruction given to the body and counsel needed by the mind. Many may advise the body regarding conduct, action, appearance, or discipline, but…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that joy is in this very hand, and sorrow is also in this very hand. He sees that both happiness and suffering arise close…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna warns those who claim attainment after offering to the Ishtalinga, eating the sacred meal, and saying that their desires have been fulfilled. He calls them…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna speaks directly of the mind as a monkey. Again and again, the mind becomes fiercely restless and refuses to remain where it is placed. It…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that he does not know the worldly forms of service or ceremonial upachāra before Kudalasangama Deva. He does not place value on elaborate external…

Summary In this brief vachana, Basavanna gives a direct teaching on the relation between Linga, Jangama, and Guru. He says that Linga is Ādi, the primal source, while Jangama is…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna names Bhakta, Jangama, Shakti, and Shiva as belonging to the beginningless order of realization. He then turns inward: when Kudalasangama Deva revealed Himself as the…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna corrects a subtle spiritual error. Some say, “The Self is Linga,” but Basavanna asks whether the Self can be known apart from the body. Others…