Tukaram, Poem 1314

Look before you and behind! Take care of the squares on each side! Some one will get past; each must look after the man opposite him. O captain, run along the central line; wake up your men on each side, as each one meets you, say, “We depend on you!” Set each of your men to mark his man; where the strength is fairly balanced, leave your men alone. Say to them, “The strongest player is powerless if you stand up to him! Pass on to new squares, and catch your enemy where you can. Win the game, O Captain, raise a shout and keep your men well in hand; you have been playing the game for a long time and you are tired. Some strong opponent will break through your side, if you don’t catch him; any one who finds an opportunity to escape will reach the goal. Tuka says, Why do you go on playing so long?