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Paranjyothi (ಪರಂಜ್ಯೋತಿ)

Full Name: Paranjyothi
Pen Name (Vachana Signature): Varanagana Guru Veerane Paranjyothi Mahaavirakti

Ayya,
these fools holding on to the body
want to reflU ot Maya.
How will maya ever leave them?
Holding on to the senses
enjoying the sights
they claim to have consumed nectar.
Tell me,
can one feel hungry after consuming nectar?
Look,
those who die consume rheum, bile and phlegm
claim they have consumed nectar.
There is no beginning, no end
to vices of such crazy, deluded men.
To the great soul
who is consciousness itself
there is no destruction, no fear,
no after life never the monkey tricks of the body.
Mahattottamanada Varanagana Guruveerane Paranjyothi Mahavirakthi.
[Vachana No.2430] [1]

Paranjyothi (c. 17th century, Post Basava age)-Nothing much is known about him. 13 of his vachanas with the signature Varanagana Guru Veerane Paranjyothi Mahaavirakti are available.

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.

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