Basavanna is the founder of Lingayatism or Lingayat Sect or Veerashaivism. Here is a collection of quotes and teachings of Basavanna. Soft words are as good as chanting, soft words are as good as doing penance. A sure way of pleasing Sadashiva is to speak softly and to speak truth. Sitting at the door of my nose, it is you Who enjoy the pleasure of good smell; Sitting at the door of my tongue, it is you Who enjoy the pleasure of good taste; Sitting at the door of my eyes, it is you Who enjoy the pleasure of good sights; … Because I know I am only a machine Handled by you. Vyasa is a fisherman’s son, Markandeya of an outcaste born Mandodari, the daughter of a frog! ... Indeed, Agastya was a fowler; Durvasa, a maker of shoes; Kashyapa a blacksmith. ... Mark ye all the words of our Kudala Sangama What matters if one is lowly born? Only a Shiva Bhakta is well born. Your body is in my body and my body is in yours; Your life is in mine and mine in yours; Your senses are in mine and mine in