Indian Philosophy
Basavanna: Work Is Worship: 3 key ideas
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- IDEA 1 OF 3
Kayaka: dignity of labour
The 12th-century reformer taught that honest work of any kind is a form of worship.
No occupation is lowly when done sincerely, which challenged caste-based hierarchies of work.
- IDEA 2 OF 3
Anubhava Mantapa
Basavanna created a hall of spiritual experience where people of all castes and genders debated openly.
It is often cited as an early model of democratic, inclusive deliberation.
- IDEA 3 OF 3
Dasoha: sharing what you earn
He asked people to share surplus with the community rather than hoard it.
Earning through work and giving through service formed one ethical cycle.
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