Sharana

Sharana (Kannada:ಶರಣ) meaning "to surrender" denotes egoless surrender and refuge in form of life, the Linga also called Shiva but not to be confused with vedic Shiva, the Deity of Hinduism. In practice, the word sharana refers specifically to a person who is a follower (a bhakta or a seeker) of the Lingayat tradition. [1] For example, the saint Basava is a sharana.

References

  1. ↑ M. R. Sakhare, History and Philosophy of the Lingayat Religion, Prasaranga, Karnataka University, Dharwad