Shri Shri Jagadguru Mate Mahadevi
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The spiritual head of Viswakalyana Mission, Scholar, Mystic and writer. Birth - March 13, 1946; B. Sc., M.A., She is perhaps the first Women to ascend to the seat of Jagadguru. She has made a special study of Basava's philosophy and teachings, and has given lucid exposition of the Vachanas in her writings and eloquent speeches. Has started an institution 'Jaganmatha Akkamahadevi Ashram' at Dharwar, which provides training and guidance to spiritual seekers, especially girls and women. She is dedicated to the uplift of women and the downtrodden sections of society. A prolific writer, she has authored and published about eighty works including the renowed expositions Basava's life and Works, Basava Tatva Darsana, and the Sahitya Academy Award-winner novel Heppitta Halu. Another novel Tarangini has been awarded First prize by Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha.
In 1976, she toured and lectured in Great Britain , being invited as the chief guest in the "Symposium on Indian religions", arranged by the Oriental Institute of British Universities. Being invited by V.S.N.A of North America she undertook the tour to U.S.A. and Canada during 1980-1981, and U.S.A in 2003. In her recent tour to U.S.A. Mataji has founded and has opened "Universal Centre Of Basava Philosophy", In Austin, San Jose and Newyork. She has toured the eight states Texas, California, Illinois, Pensylvenia, Florida, Washington D.C. and Michigan states vigourously popularising Basava philosophy.
