Summary In this vachana, Basavanna points to three different cases of receiving food. Siriyala’s son prepared the food, yet Kudalasangama Deva did not eat. In the house of the Chola,…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna shows that inherited religious authority cannot stand as the final measure when Kudalasangayya accepts Madara Chennayya. The Veda trembles. The Shastra loses its standing. Logic…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks why one should lower oneself before worldly wealth when Kudalasangama Deva is already present. He gives the image of milk flowing openly before the…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna questions worship that remains only outward. People say, “It is hungry,” and place food before the Linga. They say, “It is thirsty,” and pour water…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna gives a direct warning about Prasada. If it is received with trust, it is Prasada. If it is received without trust, it becomes poison. Therefore,…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna corrects both rejection and indulgence. To say “I do not want” is vairagya, detachment. To say “I will enjoy” is the nature of the body.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna questions the repeated claim, “I have offered, I have offered.” He asks: is giving to the Guru truly offering? Is giving to the Linga truly…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that eating in silence is not Achara. After food has been offered to Linga, each morsel should be received with the utterance “Shiva Sharane.”…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna shows the depth of dependence upon Jangama. If the king becomes angry, one cannot remain in his land. If the husband becomes angry, one cannot…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna shows how one reality removes its opposite. By the strength of knowledge, ignorance is destroyed. By the strength of light, darkness is destroyed. By the…