Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 294

Vitthala dwells by the Bhima in Pandhari; he keeps Pundalika by his side, He is generous in compassion. Vitthala is tender, if you remember Him; he is highest in the height. He supports all the worlds, he finds his diversion in assuming forms. He stands upright, but he feels no weariness; there is no other saviour than He. A wealthy man keeps but one kind of food in his house, He succours the afflicted every instant. His servants bring them tasty food with all respect, he never stands aloof from them. With the exalted He is exalted, with the lowly He is lowly. You cannot seize Him by an effort of strength. If you close your eyes, He comes before the mind, he dwells in the heart, and notes the opportunity to give you your desire. When the mother is ready to nurse, she has every breast full and none empty; we children go on sucking when the milk is ready; thus soul mingles with soul, says Tuka.

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