Tukaram, Poem 137

Vitthala is our life, the source of all the Vedas and Sastras; Vitthala is perfect attainment, the repose of rapt contemplation. Vitthala is our ancestral God, treasure, family and spirit; our merit, our highest goal; we love the throne of Vitthala. Vitthala is diffused throughout our race. He fills the seven regions of hell; He pervades the three worlds, and the souls of the sages. Vitthala is the darling of our hearts. Our gracious and tender master, the embodiment of our love; it is He who puts the world in motion. Vitthala is our father, mother, uncle, brother, sister; apart from Him we care not for our family. Tuka says, Now we have none but Him.