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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 says that people taught him how to speak to others, but they did not teach him how to speak to his own mind. Outward speech…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that he is not one who wandered from place to place, became weary, and remained without steadiness. His realization is not presented as the…