Gaavudi Maachayya (ಗಾವುದಿ ಮಾಚಯ್ಯ)

When my own body becomes a burden
what else should I carry?
When the knowledge that I speak about is forgotten
what is there for me to know?
That’s why in Tripurantaka Linga of Kalyaana
Say what Gavudi Machayya says is true. [Vachana No.1659] ^[1]

Gaavudi Maachayya used to spend tive with the sharnas of Kalyaana immersed in Shiva worship and following the path of praanalinga. 11 of his vachanas have been found with the signature Kalyaanada Tripurantakalingadalli Gaavudi Maachayya helidudu ditavenniranna. He preaches to earn money following righteons occupation and offer everything to guru-lingajangama keeping only that much which is essential for one’s living.

If devotees attain wealth
they should offer it to
guru, linga and jangama while they are still in body.
This is the path of good devotion.
If they desire wealth for their family
that is vow destroyed,
and such a devotee is enemy of the lord.
Knowing this in Tripurantaka Linga of Kalyaana
Say what Gavudi Machayya says is true. [Vachana No.1660] ^[1]