Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 1205

Gosavis profess that they beg no alms;
they set their disciples to preach. A stone
boat is naturally heavy; how can it bear a freight
of stones? Tuka says, They bring disgrace on
their garb, though they try to play the part.

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