Archive · 26 May 2025
Book Release Highlights Basavanna’s Enduring Social Relevance
A new book in English translates the words of Basavanna, an important historical figure who fought against social problems like discrimination.
The book was released at an event where speakers discussed how Basavanna's ideas are still important today.
They said that even though Basavanna lived a long time ago, many of the problems he fought against still exist.
The book aims to spread Basavanna's ideas around the world.
Other leaders and writers also spoke at the event, highlighting the importance of Basavanna's teachings.
The goal is to use these translated works to encourage understanding of his beliefs.
Lokayukta B.S. Patil released an English translation of Basavanna’s Vachanas.
The book, titled "My Me Is Thee", was translated by police officer Basavaraj Yeligar.
Speakers emphasized Basavanna's relevance to modern society.
The event was held at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Bengaluru.
The goal of the translations is to spread Basavanna’s thoughts globally.
- Who
- Lokayukta B.S. Patil, Basavaraj Yeligar, and various other speakers and attendees.
- What
- The release of an English translation of Basavanna's Vachanas.
- When
- Monday, May 26, 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
- Why
- To share Basavanna's teachings and discuss their ongoing relevance to modern social issues.
- Book Title
- “My Me Is Thee”
- Book Language
- English
- Book Content
- Basavanna’s Vachanas
- Event Location
- Bengaluru
- Event Attendee
- Lokayukta B.S. Patil
- Publication Date
- May 26, 2025