Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 1334

I sing of Rama-Krishna, striking my cymbals
and wooden clappers, dancing in time to my
song; I have finished my slumbers and go on my
rounds. This God pervades city and wilderness;
you should seek for Him as the aim of your desires,
then Vasudeva will turn towards you; you should
keep this faith dwelling within you. He loves his
own servant dearly; Vasudeva delights in him.
Utter His name in assembly; thus acquire Vasudeva
for your own. When the end of all things draws
near, your efforts will cease whatever your wishes
may be. Quit your slumber and awake; bestow
some gift on the Vasudeva. Tuka says, Blessed is
his life who has relieved the Vasudeva; he need
not enter the world or depart any more; he has
found a resting-place in Vasudeva.

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