“Rama Ramai”—But two syllables easy to
learn and easy to utter! Awake in this
watch; truly it will be a sweet savour in the
after end. I teach mankind the names of Rama,
Krishna and Vasudeva; I clash the wooden clappers,
keeping time with the chime of my anklets.
I, the Vasudeva, sing of Vasudeva and utter no
other name. Knowing the fruits of charity, give
me a liberal gift; do not leave my dues unpaid.
When once I have told you my message, bear it in
mind. Take no load upon you; finish your present
duties; do not go to sleep again. Confide in one
that deserves charity; truly I assure you, I am
Your Vasudeva; the merciful saints know me, the
men of long experience, who make no distinctions
of things. Give heartily a generous gift; forget
not the Vasudeva; Him all creatures praise, animate
and inanimate; I make my bow to Him, says
Tuka.
learn and easy to utter! Awake in this
watch; truly it will be a sweet savour in the
after end. I teach mankind the names of Rama,
Krishna and Vasudeva; I clash the wooden clappers,
keeping time with the chime of my anklets.
I, the Vasudeva, sing of Vasudeva and utter no
other name. Knowing the fruits of charity, give
me a liberal gift; do not leave my dues unpaid.
When once I have told you my message, bear it in
mind. Take no load upon you; finish your present
duties; do not go to sleep again. Confide in one
that deserves charity; truly I assure you, I am
Your Vasudeva; the merciful saints know me, the
men of long experience, who make no distinctions
of things. Give heartily a generous gift; forget
not the Vasudeva; Him all creatures praise, animate
and inanimate; I make my bow to Him, says
Tuka.