Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks whether washing a horse truly removes its mud. The image shows the limit of surface cleansing. Washing may remove what is visible for a…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks a series of questions to show that sacred reality cannot be reached by desire, imitation, or outer nearness alone. A blind person cannot behold…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna exposes the difference between devotional expression and inward change. The tongue may be sweet, but the heart may still carry a blade. The speaker sings,…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna shows the seeker in a state of preparation. The cage is set, the oil is poured, the wick is placed, and the lamp is made…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna examines humility before the Jangama through bodily posture. He asks that he should not remain mounted in the presence of the Jangama, should not remain…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna distinguishes between worship, seeking, and right receiving. A person may perform Linga-archana at the appointed time and may be called a bhakta. Basavanna does not…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna gives a clear spiritual law: when Jangama is approached with reverence, nectar arises; when Jangama is opposed, poison arises. The change does not lie in…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna is seated in the common sacred row to receive food offered in devotion. This is not an ordinary meal; it is a field of Prasada,…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna declares the transforming power of the true devotees. Even one who has committed grave faults may go to the house of the Sadbhaktas, receive their…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna addresses Kudalasangama Deva as the one who has cleansed the stain of his births and removed the burden of birth. He says that the bonds…