Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 1686

The servants of Vishnu desire not to escape
from existence; they consider not how the
world stands with them. Whether they feel pain
or pleasure they relinquish both to Narayana, yet
they still are separate from Him, they sing His
praises at auspicious seasons. Their strength of
body and mind they employ to serve others; they
are merciful like God Himself, they distinguish
not their own people and strangers. Tuka says,
Their souls are God Himself, the place where they
dwell is Vaikuntha.

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