Kayak – A Note. Role of Language in the Development of Indian Culture
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https://doi.org/10.47451/cul2022-11-01Keywords:
12th century vachana literature, Sri Basavanna, Indian culture, philosophy of KayakaAbstract
This is the story of the spiritual endevour of Basavanna. This philosophy of life by which he lived. This is torch of illumination that he has left as a precious legacy for mankind. This Basavas perennial philosophy of life which is bound to have a universal appeal to mankind all age and man and women. Work is worship “ಾಯಕ ೇ ೈ ಾ”. This statement made by the Lord Basavanna. Who is the great philosopher of the land of Karnataka, Land of India? He emphasised the Importance of the doctrine of work. Sri Basavanna stands out as one of the most outstanding personality in the religious history of India. His life and teachings have been a source of inspiration to millions of people, He revolted against the blind rituals’ superstitions and distraction of cast and creed. Women were treated like cattle. All this was perpetrated in the name of religion and few selfish people. Basavanna revolted against their reactionary forces. He founded on the principles of justice equality for all mankind strapped of all narrow consideration. He resurrected the status of women as an equal of man in all respects. He bought about a social revolution to restore the Status of man in all his human dignity considering all men from all walks of life. Equal in the fellowship of service by preaching the dignity of labour, through his philosophy of Kayak.
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