Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 1247

To-day Amaravati is deserted; the gods come to see the meat; they forget their own nature. The cows and ravenous beasts alike are lost in wonder at the sight. The assembly is filled with joy; they have forgotten food and drink. They have searched for it in vain.

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