Shivayogi Siddharamayya was an outstanding Kannada poet and part of the Bhakti movement. Among many devotees from the period, Siddharamaiyya was regarded as one of the most acknowledged and respected.
This song, Shiva Shiva Vachana, contains simple yet powerful words through which Siddharamayya poured out his devotion to Shiva. He says "Oh mind, worship Shiva and become Shiva!"