Jagadguru Basaveshwara
The Prime Minister paid homage to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the occasion of Basava Jayanti.
About Jagadguru Basaveshwara
- A 12th-century philosopher, poet, statesman, Born in 1131 AD in Bagevadi, Karnataka, into a Brahmin family.
- Founder of the Lingayat tradition.
- He spread social awareness through his poetry, popularly known as Vachanaas.
- Social contribution
- Advocated social equality and eradication of caste discrimination.
- Supported women’s participation in spiritual life
- Key Beliefs : Kayak (work as worship), Dasoha (equal distribution of wealth).