Tukaram, Poem 992

The saints have described the age of Kali long ago, as the time when the twice born shall forsake their rules. We see this now under our eyes; they forsake the rules of religion and resort to impious deeds. They find it wearisome to practice rites and austerities; they enjoy looking after themselves. They say they are gods themselves and do not visit the temples; but if they are gods, how is it they do not live apart from the world? Tuka says, If I show any respect to these people, some of them will be going to hell.