Sharanas Divine Revolution

Prof. B. Virupakshappa is a versatile writer. Though he is a retired Professor of Chemistry, he has been a keen student of Literature and Philosophy, especially Vachana Literature of Sharanas. He has authored number of books on this subject such as “Basava and his teachings”, “the discussions of Anubhava Mantapa” and “Vijnana Dasoha” in English and “Vishwajyothi Basavanna”, “Sharana Tatwa Vivechane” etc. in Kannada. He is an educationist and has served as Professor, Principal and retired as Director of Adult Education. His “Nizama Kalada Sikshana Paddhathi” (Education system of Nizam’s times) is a noteworthy book on education system throughout the ages. His travelogues on America and Australian tours have been very well re- ceived by the readers. His “Hampeya Virupaksheshwara Vachanagalu” is a significant contribution to modern Vachana literature.

Being a professor of Science, he has made a com- parative study of Science and Philosophy, particularly of Basava and other Sharanas. The present work is his out- standing contribution in this field highlighting the principles underlying the total revolution carried out by Basavanna and their relevance to solve the intricate problems of humanity today. Moreover, the reader will find tenets of Veerashaivism (Lingayatism) very well knit throughout this book.