Further, the Guru pronounced Panchakshari hymn in the ears of the baby and called, “Come on Basava, come on.” Hearing the call, the baby was awakened, moved sidewise, opened the eyes and smiled at the Guru and the parents. He wiped the face of the child with a cloth dipped in warm water, applied bhasma on the forehead, tied rudrakshi and Linga around the neck. ![]() He breathed with satisfaction saying okay. ![]() The Guru sat by the side of the baby, looked sharply at the baby and smiled. In this situation, godly saint Jatavedamuni (Eeshanya Guru) accidentally happened to visit Madaras’s house. The parents were surprised and were worrying. When Basavanna was born to the couple, the new-born baby was still without any movement. He was a religious and kind person engaged in charity and was a philanthropist. Madaras and Madalambe were of Veerashaiva-Brahmin community. Veerashaiva Brahmins are worshippers of Personal Linga (Istalinga) but they do not wear Linga on their person but keep their Linga in the pooja room. It is definite that Basavanna was born in Veerashaiva Brahmin family. ![]() They are half Brahmins and half Veerashaivas. Kamme Brahmins are also called Aradhyas and Smartha Brahmins. Madaras and Madalambe were parents of Basavanna. Network all kannada kootas / associations / sanghas / vedikes all around the world to develop methods and to teach kannadiga youths to become responsible leaders, professionals in all fields and to become part of powerful democracy in the world.
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