Basava quotes
Basava was a 12th-century Indian philosopher, statesman, and social reformer, renowned as the founding saint of the Lingayat tradition. His teachings emphasized equality, social justice, and devotion to Lord Shiva. He challenged the rigid caste system and promoted progressive ideals that continue to inspire millions. Here are 15 of his quotes:
Basava (twelfth century AD), a Saivite saint of South India was a religious teacher, social reformer, and revolutionary who opposed image worship, rejected the Vedas, and the authority of the priests and instituted complete equality among his followers, even equality for women. He was the founder of the Lingayat sect.
Basava
In a brahmin house
where they feed the fire as a god
when the fire goes wild and burns the house
they splash on it
the water of the gutter and the dust of the street,
beat their breasts
and call the crowd.
These men then forget their worship
and scold their fire,
O lord of the meeting rivers!”.
Basava