In today’s rapidly changing world, children are surrounded by trends—trends in fashion, speech, entertainment, social media, and even thinking. Every day, new “influencers” shape how young minds behave. Unfortunately, this constant exposure pushes children toward imitation rather than reflection, copying rather than questioning, and reacting rather than thinking.

But centuries ago, long before education systems and digital media existed, Basavanna gifted humanity a revolutionary idea:

A society is strong only when its people THINK.

Basavanna didn’t want followers.
He wanted free thinkers — individuals who understood truth, questioned injustice, and acted from wisdom rather than fear.

A Visionary Born Ahead of His Time

Basavanna lived during a period filled with inequality, oppression, and rigid social norms. People were expected to obey traditions blindly. But Basavanna challenged all of this — through ideas, not violence. Through vachanas, not weapons. Through truth, not force.

His vachanas were simple, but they awakened the mind. Even today, each vachana carries the power to shape a child’s thinking:

• What is the right choice?

• What is my responsibility?

• How should I treat others?

• What is real courage?

• What does equality mean?

These are the questions thinkers ask, and Basavanna’s teachings encourage children to ask them naturally.

Independent Thinking in Children: Why It Matters Today

A child who learns to think independently from a young age develops qualities that last for life:

• They are not influenced easily.
  They can resist peer pressure and online trends.

• They question what is wrong.
  They learn to stand against bullying, injustice, and negativity.

• They stand for what is right.
  Courage becomes a natural instinct.

• They develop originality.
  Creativity grows when the mind is free from imitation.

• They become confident leaders.
  Leaders who think, not follow.

This is the kind of thinking that Basavanna inspired centuries ago — and the kind the world urgently needs today.

Anubhava Mantapa — The World’s First Parliament

Basavanna’s legacy is incomplete without understanding the Anubhava Mantapa — a truly extraordinary creation.

It was the world’s FIRST democratic parliament, where:

• Men

• Women

• Farmers

• Teachers

• Saints

• Thinkers

• And common citizens

all participated in open discussions.

They debated without fear.
They shared ideas without discrimination.
They criticized injustice openly.
They celebrated wisdom, not status.

What an incredible lesson for children today!
Anubhava Mantapa teaches them:

• Respect for diverse opinions

• Courage to speak truth

• Listening skills

• Equality and inclusion

• Logical thinking

These values build powerful future citizens.

How BalaBasa Comics Continues This Mission

BalaBasa Comics carries this philosophy into the modern world. Instead of delivering heavy concepts, the comics transform Basavanna’s vachanas into stories children love.

Through characters, adventures, and emotional moments, children learn:

• Why truth matters

• How to make fair choices

• How to show compassion

• What inner strength looks like

• How to question injustice respectfully

• Why thinking is more important than following

Children today absorb wisdom best through stories. BalaBasa makes learning enjoyable, memorable, and emotionally meaningful.

The Result?

A child who reads BalaBasa does not just read stories.
They develop:

• A sharper mind

• A calmer heart

• A courageous voice

• A thinking brain

• A compassionate soul

These children become the thinkers, creators, innovators, and leaders of tomorrow — fulfilling Basavanna’s vision in the modern world.