Goni Marayya (ಗೋಣಿ ಮಾರಯ್ಯ)
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Full Name:
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Goni Marayya
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Pen Name (Vachana Signature):
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Kaateshwaralinga
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Kayaka (Occupation):
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A cowherd
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After piercing with the sword
they regret that the tip touched you;
don’t listen to such fools.
In a mind which knows
is there room for forgetfulness.
When faith is born out of faith
observance of faith is not broken.
A sharana who
greets one and all
accepts alms from every house
and lives in joy
has no puzzles or problems.
The reason being
the sharana himself is Keteshwaralinga.
[Vachana
No.2276]
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Goni Marayya (c. 1600 Post Basava Age) must have been a herdsman or a cowherd as
the words Goni, Govu and Bhikshe indicate. 9 of his vachanas have been found under
the signature Kaateshwaralinga. He must have moved from house to house begging for
alms.
References
[1] "VACHANA" English Version Translation by: O.L. Nagabhushana Swamy,
ISBN: 978-93-81457-12-2, 2012, Pub: Basava Samithi, Basava Bhavana Benguluru 560001.