Vinay S Shirahattimath is a seasoned IT Professional working with MNCs and handling International Business in the area of Networking and IT Infrastructure, also an author whose works draw from the Vachana Sahitya of 12th-century Sharanas like Basavanna, Allama Prabhu and Akka Mahadevi. His collection, Basava Bhashe explores spiritual liberation and social harmony in a contemporary voice. Based in Bengaluru, Vinay seeks to revive the simplicity and power of Vachana Sahitya.