The 12th-century poet and philosopher Basava had one muse — the god Shiva. It was a unique relationship.
Basava, also known as Basavanna, was a 12th-century philosopher, poet, and social reformer who is revered as a spiritual leader in the Indian state of Karnataka. He was a key figure in the Bhakti movement, a religious movement that emphasized devotion to God and the importance of personal experience in spiritual matters. In…