Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 1344

A paik by caste recognizes a paik and honours him alone; if any take to arms for their stomach’s sake, they are recognized as pressed men. The natural gift is true, but tricks and dodges will come out when they are tested. Tuka says, We will honour men as gods when we see proof that they have attained their end.

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