They keep saying caste, caste
What is the caste of those who have experienced the Truth
They keep saying caste, caste
What is the caste of those who have experienced the Truth
The lotus was born in dirt and mud
But did we not bring it and worship Vishnu
Milk was born of the flesh of a cow
But did not the brahmins enjoy it
Kasturi was born in the body of an animal
And all the twice born (Brahmins) enjoy its fragrance
What is the caste of Narayana by birth
What is the caste of the almighty
What is the caste of Atma, what is the caste of Jeeva
What is the caste of senses
The really great soul is adi keshava
After you have won him over, why do you need caste?
Kanakadasa
Kanakadasa (1491-1580), born in the shepherd community was one of leading lights of Vaishnavite Dasa movement in Karnataka. He composed many devotional poems in his inimitable musical style.