Summary In this vachana, Basavanna teaches that direct experience does not need external proof. When taste touches the tongue, the mind itself becomes witness. Is that not enough? Why should…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna speaks of a state where the faculties are filled beyond ordinary movement. When the eyes are filled, they do not see. When the ears are…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna uses the image of outer covering and fruit. When the outer fibre is removed, the fruit within is revealed. Once the covering is removed, the…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna describes the sacred meeting between Bhakta and Jangama. When the Jangama comes walking to the Bhakta’s place, the Bhakta sees him, rises, leaves his seat,…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna shows how devotion becomes complete when each form of niṣṭe stands in its proper field. Linga-niṣṭe becomes active in worship. Jangama-niṣṭe becomes active in renunciation.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna prays for the company of true and noble devotees. Through the company of Sajjana and Sadbhavi, one may come to see the Mahānubhāvas. Through the…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna asks how an act can be called truly great when it remains only externally touched. What is touched by the foot, what is touched by…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna presents an image of sacred preparation. There is a vessel ready to receive. Chennabasavanna brings water into it. Madiwalayya brings grain. The materials are present,…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna questions worship that has lost living understanding. A flower is plucked from a tree and offered back to that same tree. Water is taken from…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna speaks with striking intimacy to Kudalasangama Deva. For Basavanna, there is the Guru’s Prasada. For Kudalasangama Deva, there is Madara Chennayya’s Prasada. For both, the…