Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 2154

We are the nurselings of His favour, there is a
mark set upon us from our birth, that is
why He is solicitous for us. He takes his rod in
hand and governs our minds; He suffers not our
favoured senses to stray. Tuka says, It is not
hard for Him to protect those who seek his
protection,

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