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Answer the following questions by discussing with your group:

Write a note on the ‘Work is Worship’ philosophy of Basaveshwara.


Based on simple human values, Basaveshwara propagated veerashaiva philosophy. He was against the caste based system and encouraged the philosophy of “Work is worship” where “Body” acts as a “Temple”. He said that no work is more or less importance. Every work has its own significance. He also tried to follow this philosophy in his life. He was advocated that “one should earn one’s living”.


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