Summary Basavanna asks the mind why it should take pride in crores upon crores of japa. One small song, when it arises rightly, is greater than countless repetitions. The mind…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna addresses the mind and asks whether it has forgotten the hardship of its birth. He then gives three direct instructions: trust the Linga, trust the…

Summary Basavanna tells the mind not to ask from gods and not to ask from people. He warns it not to lose dhriti, its courage or steadiness, through repeated asking.…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna questions partial purity. Outer cleansing does not make the mind pure. He then tests both hand and mind. If the hand touches in worship, the…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna confesses that he does not yet possess the servant-conduct worthy of a bond with Truth. He also says that he lacks the Bhakti needed to…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that true Sharanas remember Kudalasangama Deva without break. He then turns to his own condition. His speech remains incomplete, and his Bhakti is only…

Summary Basavanna says there is a limit to dancing, singing, archana, pujana, and daily Linga-archana. These are sacred acts, but they remain measurable practices. When Kudalasangama’s Sharanas come, that measure…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says, “My wealth, life-breath, and honour are Yours.” Yet he immediately tests that declaration. If desire has not left, the claim of being a Bhakta…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says, “I am firm in Your Bhakti,” but immediately tests that claim. When firmness is actually required, he turns his face aside. The confession exposes…

Summary In this vachana, Basavanna says that the word of the elders is severe, and then asks how that severe word can truly reach him. The test comes when body,…