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Basavanna,
Prime Minister of Emperor Bijjala of 12th Century, was a great
mystic, treasurer of Lord's love, social reformer, visionary,
rationalist, socialist, advocate of non-violence, Promoter
of the cause of downtrodden and women, trend setter in Kannada
literature, Upholder of divinity of labour,
and crusader against untouchability and superstition. He declared,
"Work is Bliss". He struggled
to establish a classless and casteless society based on spiritual
and moral values. He endeavoured to establish democracy in
religion, society and uphold moral values. His multidimensional
personality is unparalleled in the entire history of the world.
He is the Light of the Universe.
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