Voice of Basava 08 2014 v2

|| Om Shriguru Basavalingaya Namah || August 1, 2014

Volume: 01.01 Voice of Basava

a quarterly magazine published by

Basava Divine Center

Contents

Tribute to Basavanna 2 Concentration 13
Blessings: Poojya Swamiji 3 A Vachana for the youth 14
Basava Vachana Darshana 4 BDC Services 15
Wisdom of Vachanas 6 Basava Vaibhava 16
Aikyamantapa 8 Feedback 18
Sharane Neelambike Tayi 10 Voice of Basava 19
Message to Parents 12 BDC Publications 20

Editors: Poojya Allamaprabhu Swamiji & Rupaka

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Tribute to Basavanna:

A Vachana by Shivayogi Siddharameshwara

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§¸ÀªÁ, karmahara basav¡, nirma©a

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life that was beyond the influences of Karma.
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Blessings: Poojya Allamaprabhu Swamiji

Release of Voice of Basava, an e-magazine

on the occasion of Basava Panchami: August 1, 2014

Publisher: Basava Divine Center, Austin, TX

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Wisdom of Vachanas

Security from Wealth - Rupaka

Vachanas of Guru Basavanna and his contemporary Sharanas are the treasure houses of wisdom. They are
the utterances of the great souls who were in perpetual union with God. Covering a wide range of topics
such as God and cosmology with the same élan as they cover the daily life, Vachanas guide sincere aspirants to
evolve from mortals to Sharanas.

Even to this day, you can benefit immensely from these Vachanas. When properly used, they can help you
dispel ignorance and enrich every aspect of your lives.

What is life and what do you consider is a good life? Since childhood, the idea of leading a good life has
been engraved in practically everyone. Most people consider a life with wealth, health, family, and fame to be a
good life. To achieve such goal, you have probably concentrated on obtaining a beneficial education followed by
engaging in gainful employment, having a family, and saving money. You may also have built yourself a fine
home. Let us say that you now have a secure job, family, wealth, and a house. You may be pleased with your
achievements and confident about the prospect of leading a good life even in your retirement.

Vachanas advise you not to be fooled into feeling satisfied with such mortal achievements. They show that
there is a lot more to life than mere living. They urge you to evaluate the scope of wealth and family that you
consider are the safety nets. In a Vachana, Guru Basavanna says:

Trusting the strength of the cage, O reciting Parrot
you build castles in your mind
believing you will never perish!

When the feline maya is out for the kill,
can your cage protect?

Who indeed will protect, other than Lord Kudalasangamadeva?

There once was a fortuneteller who had a parrot. secure cage. It believed that the cage offered it
He used this parrot to foretell the future of his sanctuary from its predators. Not realizing the
customers. The parrot being his asset, the numerous way it could perish, the parrot dreamed of
fortuneteller protected it with diligence. However, its safe future life.
there was a cat in the neighborhood that stalked this
parrot. Poor parrot was pretty scared of this cat. With this analogy, Guru Basavanna is elucidating
Realizing the danger, the fortuneteller bought a nice, the limitation of the things you might deem to be
strong cage for the parrot. security nets. He says that the cage might offer
protection from a common cat. However, can the
The parrot now felt safe and sat happily in the cage protect when the prowling cat is Maya? Maya, is
cage reciting the fortune for its master's customers. It the treacherous cat that is lurking to pounce on you
was hypnotized into believing that its life was of and your safe haven of life. It may, at its will, strike at
considerable importance and it was the master of its any moment in any form, even as the death.

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Wisdom of Vachanas

What is Maya and how could Maya perturb your subjected to ruin, how can they provide reliable
secure life? security? Under the grip of fate, a secure house may
even become a deathtrap in a catastrophic event like
Maya is a powerful divine force that has engulfed an earthquake or a fire. Even if the structure survives,
the entire creation along with all beings. Without inhabitants may not! Even strongest forts built on the
showing its presence, it is controlling the fate of all face of the Earth have not provided shelter from the
beings. Under its dominant influence, beings are death.
delude into believing that the mortal life is the entire
reality. Many Vachanas reveal this divine force and Contemplation in similar lines will show that all
expound on its magical grip in this mortal realm. They material things you deem to be securities are
also show how to escape its powerful grip. vulnerable themselves! Just as the cage could not
protect the parrot from the feline Maya, these cannot
In the instance of the fortuneteller’s parrot, Guru offer you the security you are looking for.
Basavanna says that Maya could transform the very
safe haven of the cage into a death trap. The cage that you trust the most is your body. If
you get sick, you are confident that the doctors and
One day, the fortuneteller left the parrot in its the technology of today will cure you. Believing in the
cage when he went out. That day, there was a fire in indestructibility of your body, you spend your lifetime
the neighborhood that started to spread into the home in the pursuit of material happiness. Without being
of the fortuneteller. The parrot could smell the smoke aware of the impending doom, you are involved in
and feel the heat. It tried to get out of the cage. But, activities of building wealth and securities for your old
the cage was locked. Poor parrot had no means of age. This is like the parrot trusting the strength of its
escaping and was eventually burnt to death! The very cage, happily reading the fortune of others and
cage that the parrot thought was the source of safety building castles in its mind. You never know when and
became it’s deathtrap. how the fate is going to end its game of cat and
mouse, eventually dealing the deathblow.
Using this analogy, Guru Basavanna is telling you
to objectively evaluate the merits of your worldly In this Vachana, Guru Basavanna says that the
possessions. Believing that the things you own and the only one who can provide you the sanctuary that is
wealth you acquire will provide you security, you may beyond the grasps of Maya is God.
deem that you are the master of your life.
Unfortunately, the securities you possess are By relying on the sanctuaries you have built in this
inadequate when the predator is Maya. world, you are missing a wonderful opportunity. Just
as the cage could become a deathtrap, worldly
You probably consider your house to be a haven, securities can become the pitfall that prevents you
providing shelter and financial security. However, a from escaping the cycles of rebirth. Instead, Guru
little reflection will show the limitation of the security Basavanna urges you to rely on God.
it provides. Many natural or manmade disasters could
level the house. When these structures are themselves

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Kudalasangama Aikyamantapa:

Guru Basavanna’s mortal resting place
- Rupaka

August 1 of this year was observed as Basavapanchami, commemorating the day Guru
Basavanna attained is final union with God in 12th century.
Guru Basavanna founded the Sharana movement in the city of Kalayana and illumined a novel path toward
divinity. He successfully guided thousands of yogis, mystics, and aspirants in their spiritual journey. After
prevailing in his life’s mission of showing the humankind the path toward divinity, he attained his final Lingaikya
state at Kudalasangama. Kudalasangama was also the place where he had spent his formative years
contemplating on the ways to bring divine experience to humanity.

Today, Kudalasangama located in Karnataka, India, is
a pilgrim place visited by many each year. This calm,
serene place is located at the confluence of the rivers
Malaprabha and Krishna. The main attraction of this
place is Aikyamantapa, the Samadhi of Guru Basavanna,
located on the banks of the Sangama located behind the
premise of Sangameshwara Temple.

The landscape of this blessed place in the 12th century

was very different. That was the time when River Krishna
used to flow unhindered, in its natural course.

For centuries, the landscape remained practically unchanged. The construction of the Narayanapura Dam
across the River Krishna, inaugurated in 1982, drastically changed this terrain. When the backwaters of the dam
started to rise, it threatened to submerge the Aikyamantapa located on the river's bank along with the temple that
was located several feet higher. It was possible to dismantle and reconstruct the temple at higher grounds.
However, the same was not feasible for Aikyamantapa as the relocation would have compromised the sanctity of
the sanctum. Thanks to the determined efforts of religious leaders, the state government, and brilliant
engineering feat lead by the chief engineer Balekundri, it was possible to save the Aikyamantapa by ingeniously
building a water barrier around it.

Today, there is a jetty-like bridge reaching out to Sangameshwara Temple
the enclosure surrounding the Aikyamantapa. Several
steps lead into this jetty and there is a walkway across
the bridge to the Aikyamantapa enclosure. Several
fleets of spiral stairways lead to the Aikyamantapa
located at the bottom of the enclosure. Fortunately,
the Aikyamantapa has maintained its sanctity from the
12th century.

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Aikyamantapa

If you are fortunate enough to visit this serene place on days that
are not crowded with pilgrims, you are in for an amazing experience!
As soon as you step out of the bridge walkway, you are greeted by a
tranquil atmosphere that seems to transport you to a different place.
The hustle and bustle of the temple ceases; and you are engulfed by
a serene feeling. You will see that Aikyamantapa not only survived the
construction of the dam, but the backwaters helped to enhance the
tranquility of the place. The backwaters, known as Basava Sagara,
has become an important part of the ambience here.

Even as you cross the bridge leading into the entrance of the
cylindrical barrier leading to Aikyamantapa, you will be stuck by the
uniqueness of this place. You can pause and enjoy the serenity here.

As you descend the spiral stairs leading to the Aikyamantapa, you cannot help but marvel at the forces that
turned a potentially disastrous situation into a blessing.

Once you reach the Aikyamantapa, you will realize that you are at the core of the tranquility that surrounds
the place. Praying and meditating on Guru Basavanna here is an exceptional experience.

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£k¡grate - Concentration

- Poojya Swamiji

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A Vachana for the Youth
- Rupaka

During 12th Century, Guru Basavanna gave a novel path that lead humans toward God.
Guru Basavanna has written many Vachanas to facilitate people in leading a better life
and reaching God. He also encouraged his contemporary Sharanas to write Vachanas.
Vachanas are the priceless documentation of the experiences of Sharanas and they can benefit
all of us. Even today, these Vachanas have the capacity to help us.

Vachanas cover a wide range of topics. If you learn to read, understand, and implement the
Vachanas in your lives, they will assist you in all aspects of your life. They can help you
improve your interactions with your family, friends, and co-workers. They can help you in your
studies, job, and reaching your goals. Most importantly, they will help you understand God
and develop a close relationship with Him.

Many Vachanas of Sharanas depict the greatness of Guru Basavanna and the path he gave.
They show the importance of gaining the grace of Guru Basavanna. Here is Vachana of
Sharana Chennabasavanna that describes the joys of remembering Guru Basavanna.

`C0iÀiÁå C0iÀiÁå' JAzÀqÉ C0iÀÄå `N' `ayy¡ ayy¡' e¯da¢e ayya `µ' e¯buda

JA§ÄzÀ ªÀiÁtâ£É? m¡³bane?

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ªÀiÁtâ¼É? m¡³ba©e?

EzÀÄ PÁgÀt, idu k¡ra³a, kÀ¢alacennasa¯gayyalli

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says JtAhazÀt qjuÉsJt£Àaßs PyÁou0irÀpÄa§rAeniÀtÄs ¯ÁUÀzÉ? endowed with divine nature, is like
help you, Guru Basavanna will a parent to all of us! Meditating on
be there for you at all times. him with love and devotion will
When you call your parents render worldly life more fruitful
with love, they will immediately and help you develop spiritually.
respond. They will nurture you, By his grace, you may even unite
correct your behavior, and with God!
teach the skills of the world.

Just as your Dad and Mom help you with all kind of things, so will Guru Basavanna!

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Basava Divine Center

Under the guidance of Poojyashree Allamaprabhu Swamiji, Basava Divine Center (BDC) was established
in September of 2009 to propagate the precepts and practices of Guru Basavanna globally. The center
guides aspirants in spiritual practices of Guru Basavanna. It also offers religious services and scripture study
courses to facilitate the Lingayat community in the US.

Since its inception, BDC has embarked on several programs to propagate the messages of Guru Basavanna
and the 12th century Sharanas. While BDC conducts regular monthly services in locally in Austin, many of its
programs benefit members in the other parts of the US. Some of these services are conducted through tele-
media. The enthusiastic participation of our members has grown the scope of our activities and currently we
are offering several programs that benefit both adults and children.

Activities of BDC:

 Regular services of Pooja and Meditation sessions for adults and children
 Ongoing Vachana Classes primarily through teleconferencing
 Workshops for adults and children
 Celebrations during special occasions
 Lectures and discussion sessions
 Series of tele-lectures
 Counselling and guidance for those interested in pursuing their Sadhana
 Religious services such as initiation, wedding, housewarming, birthday, & funeral.
 Publishing books, websites, social media, and magazines

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Basava Vaibhava

During the Memorial Day weekend, Basava Divine Center celebrated Basava Vaibhava, an all-day
commemoration honoring Guru Basavanna in the tradition of his contemporary Sharanas.
Sharanas in 12th century venerated Guru Basavanna and has left the imprint of this practice in their
Vachanas. Under the guidance of Poojyashree Allamaprabhu Swamiji, BDC brought to light this tradition
during Basava Vaibhava. This pioneering celebration is the vision of Poojya Swamiji.

At this special occasion, Poojya Swamiji unveiled a unique painting of Guru Basavanna for the very
first time in the US. The book, “Basava Vachana Sampada” with a collection of all of the Vachanas of Guru
Basavanna that are available today and the collection of his Swara Vachanas was released.

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Glimpse into Basava Vaibhava

Following the Pooja, there was a group recitation of the Vachanas of 12th century Sharanas revering Guru
Basavanna accompanied by Pushpavristi – the shower of flowers:

Attendees then joined the pooja with offering lights to Guru Basavanna. 108 candles were lit with the recitation
of 108 naamaavali on Guru Basavanna compiled from Sharana Siddharameshwara’s Trividhis:

Poojya Swamiji conducted a group Istalinga pooja:

Our youth members introduced several 12th century Sharanas with presentation, tales, and recitation:

The highlight of the evening session was Poojya Swamiji’s lecture followed by the release of the book Basava
Vachana Sampada:

Many of our members from Austin, Houston, and Dallas volunteered in this veneration of Guru Basavanna. We
wish them the blessing of Guru Basavanna.

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Feedback on BDC Services

Basava Divine Center offers several services in the US, a key aspect of this is being the guidance of Poojya
Swamiji. Recently, he graced the Basava Jayanthi celebration of VSNA Connecticut Chapter, VSCT. The
reports below give a glimpse into the occasion.

Note from Suraj Kurtakori, President VSCT
When the VSCT Board was evaluating options to commemorate the occasion of Basaveshwara’s
birth, one of our key members (Mr & Mrs Hulikere) suggested that we extend an invitation to Shri
Allamaprabhu Guruji – who was visiting Austin, TX.
It has to be said that Guruji made a deep and lasting impression on all those who happened to attend the
celebration. Guruji started the session with “OM” chants and involved the attendees in invoking Guru Basavanna.
From there on Guruji was at his best in sharing the nuggets of wisdom, based on Lord Basava’s life as well as his
disciples and contemporaries. Making it valuable to all, Guruji made sure the audience was engaged, which he did
deftly by making audience part of the discourse with his questions and answers. Given his openness to queries, he
was the epitome of all we need to be, that are enshrined in Basava Principles and Vachana Sahithya. Also, Guruji
with his timely puns and jokes, had the audience in splits and head nods all the way through the discourse.
Needless to say, the feedback and sense of satisfaction from the attendees was immense. Few even said that it was
probably one of the best community celebrations they had been part of.
One thing that Guruji said during his discourse touched and meant a great deal to us. With his astute
observations, Guruji rightly said – the current environment in the US that our kids are growing up, offers the right
environment. However, to help these youngsters to become not only productive but also good ‘human beings’,
Guruji suggested – we, the parents help the youngsters by educating them in “Spirituality”. And there is no better
way to do it other than by introducing them to Vachanas.
VSCT wants to thank Shri Allamaprabhu Guruji for being part of our community event and making the event
a truly memorable one. We certainly would love to invite him again.

A Note from Vani Hulikere, Member VSCT
Pravachana by Poojashree Allamaprabhu Swamiji was the highlight of our Basava Jayanthi
celebrations. He started with introducing Guru Basavanna and his path followed by our life in United
States. His speech was a mixture of religious and spiritual advice with jokes in between.
Swamji’s thought provoking questions made everyone seriously question themselves on whether we are
truly following the principles and path laid by Guru Basavanna and Sharanas. He stressed again and again that
we should live a life where people can recognize us by our values, professionalism, and character we present.
Everyone benefitted greatly by his visit. His speech left audience hungering for more. Everyone was wonder
struck by the heights of Swamiji’s wisdom, knowledge, and experience on Basava and Sharana Philosophy.

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Voice of Basava

Since its inception, Basava Divine Center has embarked on many activities. The grace of Guru Basavanna
and Sharanas have been instrumental in every task we have undertaken.
We are very fortunate to have the invaluable guidance of Poojyashree Allamaprabhu Swamiji in all our
ventures. Poojya Swamiji has been a living embodiment of the principles of Guru Basavanna and an inspiration
in every endeavor we have undertaken. It is his recommendation that led us to launch this e-magazine, “Voice of
Basava”. Our sincere Sharanu Sharanaarthi to him.

It is our privilege to launch “Voice of Basava”, a pioneering e-magazine dedicated to the teachings of Guru
Basavanna, Sharanas, and their Vachanas. The primary goal of Voice of Basava is to bring the teachings of
Guru Basavanna and his contemporary Sharanas to the global community.

Since its inception, BDC has undertaken programs such as individual and group pooja services, meditation
sessions, workshops, and Vachana courses. BDC has also published books on Vachanas, Basava philosophy, and
practices in the path of Guru Basavanna. Now, we are launching this e-magazine, Voice of Basava to further
our goal of educating and informing the global community about the teachings Guru Basavanna.

Voice of Basava will assist the families from Karnataka coming from Lingayata background in their need to
learn and implement the practices of Guru Basavanna. It will also help them to educate their children on Guru
Basavanna, Sharanas, and Vachanas. For those who are not from Karnataka or India, and are interested in the
path of Guru Basavanna, Voice of Basava will be a valuable resource for spiritual guidance.

Voice of Basava also intends to connect and inform our growing member community. In addition to Austin
members who attend the services and participate in local activities, BDC has members across the country. It is
our hope that Voice of Basava will be beneficial to all our members.

Per the instructions of Poojya Swamiji, we launched this magazine on August 1st, the day of Basava
Panchami observance. We hope that Voice of Basava will help the readers understand and implement the
invaluable teachings of Guru Basavanna.

Sharanu Sharanarthi.

Rupaka,
Basava Divine Center, Austin

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