Kalyana Kranti
(कल्याण क्रांति)Literal Meaning
The Kalyana revolution
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
Named after Kalyana, the 12th-century capital of Basavanna's movement; the social revolution against caste that turned violent after an inter-caste marriage, leading to the Sharana movement's dispersal.
Spiritual Insight & Context
Though it appeared to fail, the scattering of Sharanas spread vachana literature and the ideal of equality across Karnataka, leaving a far-reaching legacy.