Tukaram, Poem 215

All and lie beyond all; you are present in our bodily
form, whether we speak, eat, taste, or smell. How
shall we control our organs, and sort out merit
and guilt? What ceremonies or deeds shall we
perform? Where is the scene where You are not
present? What do I gain by closing my eyes?
What spell or charm shall I utter? Where shall we
place our faith? Where is the spot in which you
are not? Whither shall we turn? Where shall we
set our feet? There is no spot known to us that is
void of Thee; how can I search for such a place?
Tuka says, Nothing but Thy name shall be to us
worship, liturgy, rosary, incense, lamp, fruits, betel-
nut, flowers and water!
Thou art to me mother, father, brother and
bosom friend; treasure, family and darling
of the soul. Now I need no other grounds of
assurance. I have placed on Thy head all my burden
of gaining and keeping. Thou art the sum of
action, deeds of piety, Thou art deity and family,
in Thee deeds of austerity, place of holy resort,
religious vows, teacher—in thee everything is
comprised. Thus says Tuka’s brother, O God, who
doest and makest man to do, in Thee is fulness
of faith, devotion, worship and attendance on God!