Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 2190

Along with judgement in worldly affairs must go the
strength that refuses to cling to them, burning like
a flame of fire. I shall delight in the nine forms
of devotion, mingled with pure faith, as one delights
in a jewelled crown above all ornaments. This
desire of mine, says Tuka, who can fulfil but Thou,
O Narayana?

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