Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 1155

If there is none but Thyself can describe Thee, none in the three worlds. The serpent of the thousand mouths grew weak and weary over the task; every one of his tongues was split into two. O Narayana, inapprehensible, invisible, unlimited; infinite, unembodied truth and intelligence! Thou dost assume name and form at thine own desire; thou dost assume name and shape responsive to our own faith. Tuka says, If thou wilt show thyself, then, O Narayana, we shall know Thee.

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