Hampi Kannada University Vice-Chancellor D.V. Paramashivamurthy on Thursday said that understanding the life values and messages embedded in Vachana literature can serve as an effective path towards ...
Bengaluru: The French translation of Vachanas, a form of Kannada poetry from the Sharana movement, has been completed after five years of work, marking its translation into 38 languages.Speaking at ...
MANDYA/BENGALURU: Many Lingayat organisations have announced an agitation against the controversial book “Vachana Darshana”, which they claim distorts the teachings of social reformer Basavanna. The ...
The Hindu: Economist M.V. Nadkarni translates Kannada vachanas into English and Sanskrit
Vachanas of the Shiva Sharanas of the 11th and 12th centuries are regarded among Karnataka’s greatest contributions to Indian thought and literature. A few scholars have translated them from Kannada ...
Kalaburagi: Kalaburagi is set to witness the creation of ‘Vachana Mantapa,’ a landmark initiative dedicated to promoting the philosophy of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna. Designed as a hub for ...
Jagran Josh on MSN: Basavanna (Basaveshwara): Life, philosophy, and social reforms of 12th century saint
Jagadguru Basaveshwara was a 12th-century Bhakti Movement saint who reshaped the cultural fabric of India popularly known as Basavanna. He was a visionary statesman and philosopher whose early life in ...
The New Indian Express: Karnataka: Stir against 'Vachana Darshana' book on August 20
Thinker Ramzan Darga emphasizes the importance of self-reflection to understand Basavanna’s transformative ideals during Basava Jayanti lecture.
The Hindu: Basavanna’s principles must be the guiding light in everyone’s life, says CM
CM Siddaramaiah highlights Basavanna's teachings on equality and social reform, announcing ₹5 crore for Basava Bhavan's construction.