Summary In this vachana, Basavanna speaks of making Lingayoga known to Jangama as a new understanding for the world. The image is water. Just as thirst is answered by water,…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna speaks of the total offering that comes into ripeness at the proper moment. When it ripens, Kudalasangama Deva gives without calculation. Before it is even…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna confesses that he does not know how to make true the Linga resting upon his own Anga. The Linga is not absent or distant. It…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that those who know the Lord offer once. Their offering does not need repeated display or insistence. What they offer, the Lord receives silently.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna speaks of the body born into the world as subject to many diseases. For such bodily diseases, people bring many kinds of medicine and carry…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks what Shiva-Loka can arise from a life where the main supports of Lingayoga are absent. He names them directly: sight without true seeing, speech…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that when Kaihara is given, the Lord receives it as Manahara. Kaihara means food or offering given by hand. Manahara points to what is…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna questions the worth of outer austerity when it is not joined to Prasada-living. One may sit on a mountain peak, wear matted locks, and keep…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna warns against receiving the great Prasada of Guru, Linga, and Jangama while using it only to feed Angavikara, the distortions of the body and its…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna defines the Prasadi through inward dwelling of the sacred word. One who gives place within himself to Guru-vachana is called a Prasadi. One who gives…