Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 858

When we view the illusion from outside, we set ourselves free from fear or influence; we know no distinction of self or other. If we purchase truth, we get a full return of our money; we do not like an unprofitable business. If we rub the spot outside, we aggravate an inward pain, and we must open a passage by burning or cutting. Tuka says, This is no place to glorify ourselves; God has made Himself witness and will decide the case.

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