See was my desire and I have gained my
uttermost longing. What I have gained is
Narayana, as it were; a gain imperishable, uncloying.
I will not loose my hold of His feet; what a
great thing I have gained at the cost of this life!
Where can such a shelter be found? My merit
has bestowed it on me. An illusion has passed
over me; my spirit strayed; I was caught in the
snare of the world; it was well that my eyes were
opened. Now let me attain to this faith, let no
unsteadiness overtake me; to this end I implore thy
compassion, O merciful one, O giver of the world.
Now will my mind comprehend Thee itself; how
many a blow keeps it from Thee; shame and prosperity
stand hostile in the path. These holy men
have taken pity on me; they have adorned my
speech. They have created in me a love of thy
praises; Tuka throws himself at their feet.
uttermost longing. What I have gained is
Narayana, as it were; a gain imperishable, uncloying.
I will not loose my hold of His feet; what a
great thing I have gained at the cost of this life!
Where can such a shelter be found? My merit
has bestowed it on me. An illusion has passed
over me; my spirit strayed; I was caught in the
snare of the world; it was well that my eyes were
opened. Now let me attain to this faith, let no
unsteadiness overtake me; to this end I implore thy
compassion, O merciful one, O giver of the world.
Now will my mind comprehend Thee itself; how
many a blow keeps it from Thee; shame and prosperity
stand hostile in the path. These holy men
have taken pity on me; they have adorned my
speech. They have created in me a love of thy
praises; Tuka throws himself at their feet.