Lessons from Vachanas for the Present: Looking for Devotion from within

[Basawa]

Dear All,

Lessons from Vachanas for the Present: Looking for Devotion from within 

22nd August, 2020 | Saturday | 5 PM

Vachana sahitya is a form of rhythmic writing in Kannada that evolved in the 11th century CE and flourished in the 12th century,as a part of the Sharana movement. Vachanas stood for equality for all and dreamt of a casteless society. They criticized all forms of social injustice, condemned vehemently several superstitions and animal sacrifice, and taught that the path of devotion was the best way for self-realization and advocated for equal opportunity for women with men in all fields: social, religious, and economic. . 

What is the relevance of the vachana movement in contemporary times? How can we draw inspiration from it to strengthen the values of equality and secularism in our society? 

Do join us on 22nd August, at 5PM for new learnings and interesting conversation on ALF facebook page streaming live 

Regards

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Basawa Prasad 

Advocate

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