Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 1661

We cannot fathom His illusion; Narada asked for a wife, the sixty cyclic years came forth from his belly. Good dame, how can he be governed? So nimble is he, he passes through the three worlds! When they met Hanumana, the pride of two was humbled; Garuda was disgraced and Satyabhama lost her lovely form. In due time he put an end to Draupadi’s separation. When the rishis met him in the orchard, he set the fruits on their stems again. The ape was set on the flagstaff of Arjuna’s chariot; Hari humbled their pride when each of them backed herself. He inspires faith and piety in the wicked; in His loving fondness he sports with all, says Tuka.

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