Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that if he remains a Bhakta through bhava-bhava, then that very state is blessed. Here bhava-bhava points to the successive states of Lingayoga practice:…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna imagines the arrival of the Master of the mind. He says he will prepare the house with golden festoons, sixfold purification, sacred designs, and words…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna examines the condition of his own seeing. When he sees beauty, face, breast, and hair, his mind melts and becomes restless. But when he turns…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna shows how the ruling motive changes perception. Because of desire, the bee mistakes filth for honey. Because of profit, the trader sees flesh as merchandise.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that the mantras “Shiva, Shiva” and “Hara, Hara” have become nectar-food to him. He then names Vibhuti, Rudrakshi, and Bhakti as means toward liberation.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna describes a mind seized by longing for Kudala Sangamayya. Day comes, but time does not pass. Night comes, but sleep does not arrive. The words…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that worship of Hara becomes firm only when it touches and takes hold of the mind. If worship remains external, the threefold afflictions follow…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna declares that if he sings, he will sing only of his Lord. If he asks, he will ask only of his Lord. He will show…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks whether long life by itself has spiritual value. Serpents, vultures, crows, and owls may live long, but endurance alone does not make life worthy.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna gives the final measure of a fruitful birth. One rises before dawn, touches the feet of the Linga, and in the blessed morning beholds the…