Summary In this vachana, Basavanna gives the image of watering the root of a tree. When water is poured at the root, the tree blossoms above. He then applies this…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna teaches that without Jangama, the form is not complete. Jangama here must be understood as living totality: all life forms, the moving field through which…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna rejects spiritual appearance that has not passed through inquiry. Robe, form, and visible identity cannot command truth. He asks whether Hari becomes servant to a…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna names the dangers that people usually fear: the moving serpent, the tongue of fire, and the sharp point of a weapon. He then shows the…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna examines the gap between sacred claim and hidden conduct. One may say, “I receive pādodaka. I receive prasāda. My meaning, life-breath, and self-regard are Yours.”…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna sees the Linga within the Anga, yet questions why the eyes still run outward. Inner recognition has begun, but perception is still being pulled toward…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna sees anger before it fully comes into the eye and speech before it runs outward. He asks the listener to look and listen carefully. He…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks what one will do with what has been received. If the fruit of merit does not become peace, it turns into a restless betal.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna corrects those who speak doctrinally without knowing the proper order. They say that Viṣṇu acts and Rudra is actionless. He then addresses those who argue…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks why the learned do not live according to what they speak. Their words and conduct do not agree. He gives the image of two…