Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 141

Upright on the bank of Bhima he stands
towards the south looking upon us. Evil-
doers tremble and run away, when those that are
bold in His name cry aloud. He endures all with a
patient smile; from his speech proceeds a nectar of
perfect joy. The sages tasted in their souls this
sweetness, when the cravings of their bodily life
were stilled. He has taken a firm hold on the
minds of men, for He is generous enough to give
them their hearts’ desire. Excellent is thy name,
O mother Vittha, to which all perfections resort.
He stands upon the brick, unclothed, grasping the
joint of his waist, to reward devotion. Show us
the path across the sea of the world, O Vittha,
mother of those that have attained or seek perfec-
tion. Make haste, first enter the path, then you
will reach infinite bliss. Tuka says, Everything
has come to Pandhari; the universe is maintained
by the light that proceeds from it.

Source The Poems of Tukârâma, trad. J. Nelson Fraser et K. B. Marathe, 3 vol., 1909-1915, archive.org · Contents