Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 1383

I was born in a Shudra family, thus I was set free from all pride. Now it is Thou art my father and mother, O Lord of Pandhari! I have no authority to con the Vedas; I am helpless in every way, humble in caste, says Tuka.

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