Basava
Sign in to saveVishwaguru Basavanna (1131–1196), also called ' and ', was an Indian philosopher, poet, Lingayat social reformer in the Shiva-focused bhakti movement, and a Hindu Shaivite social reformer during the reign of the Kalyani Chalukya and the Kalachuri Dynasty. Basava was active during the rule of both dynasties, but his influence peaked during the reign of King Bijjala II in Karnataka, India.
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- Born
- 1134-01-01
- Died
- 1196-01-01
- Works
- 19
Top works
- Sadguru Rahasya of Guru Basava
- பசவண்ணரின் அருள் மொழிகள்
- Śri Basavēśvara vacanapradīpike
- Basavavcanāmṛtam
- Vacanas of Basavaṇṇa
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Key facts
- Lingayat leader.name
- Basava
- Lingayat leader.image
- Basava Gaint Statue 108 feet, Basava Kalyana.JPG
- Lingayat leader.birth_date
- 1131
- Lingayat leader.birth_place
- Basavana Bagewadi, Kalyani Chalukya Empire now in Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India
- Lingayat leader.death_date
- 1196 (aged 65)
- Lingayat leader.death_place
- Kudalasangama, Hoysala Kingdom now in Bagalkote district, Karnataka, India
- Lingayat leader.sect
- Lingayat /Lingayatism (Sharana)
- Lingayat leader.known_for
- Socio-religious reforms, Anubhava Mantapa, Vachana literature, Women empowerment movement in South India, Founder of Lingayatism
- Lingayat leader.literary_works
- Vachanaas
- Lingayat leader.religion
- Hinduism
- Lingayat leader.honorific prefix
- Jagajyoti
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Key dates
- Born
- 1 January 1134
- Died
- 1 January 1196
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Place of birth
- Basavan Bagewadi
- Place of death
- Kudalasangama
- Religion
- Lingayatism
- Image
- Guru Basava.png
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Article
15 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Literary works
- Hagiography
- Authenticity
- Philosophy
- Bhakti marga as the path to liberation
- Roots in the Vedanta philosophy
- Legacy and influence
- Social reform
- Synthesis of diverse Hindu traditions
- Icons and symbols
- Monuments and recognition
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Vishwaguru Basavanna (1131–1196), also called ' and ', was an Indian philosopher, poet, Lingayat social reformer in the Shiva-focused bhakti movement, and a Hindu Shaivite social reformer during the reign of the Kalyani Chalukya and the Kalachuri Dynasty. Basava was active during the rule of both dynasties, but his influence peaked during the reign of King Bijjala II in Karnataka, India.
Basava spread social awareness through his poetry, popularly known as Vachanaas. He rejected gender or social discrimination, superstitions and rituals but introduced Ishtalinga necklace, with an image of the lingam, to every person regardless of their birth, to be a constant reminder of one's bhakti (devotion) to Shiva. A strong promoter of ahimsa, he also condemned human and animal sacrifices. As the chief minister of his kingdom, he introduced new public institutions such as the Anubhava Mantapa (or, the "hall of spiritual experience"), which welcomed men and women from all socio-economic backgrounds to discuss spiritual and mundane questions of life, in open.