Bhakti -- The Path of Devotion

King-Saint Basavanna

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King-Saint Basavanna
Sage Basaveshwara who founded the Lingayat cult in 12th century

Basaveshwara made the path of salvation available to all sections of the society, even to those condemned by the caste system (janitors, prostitutes), by teaching them the path to God through their vocation.
See also:
Town of Koodalasangam, History of Kannada Literature IV, Modern Kannada Literature, Kannada Poet Ranna (990CE- 1060 CE), Saint Poet Sarvajna


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