Tukaram, Poem 2306

Though it is man’s nature to dwell in God, yet doubts remove us from Him; how is it men cannot bear to remember this estate of theirs, though it costs them nothing to do so? That Hari pervades all things is the chief teaching of the Vedanta; let your mind be prepared to think of Him thus. Recognize that you are not your body; this is equal to sacrificing your desires. What desire will you feel then to pursue worldly plans again? If your body is defiled with lust and rage, what merit is there in feeding the sacrificial flame? To adore the sacrifice by the aid of texts does not cleanse the mind. What will help you to single-minded devotion is the feet of Vitthoba; if a man meditates on them, how can he go astray? Now Tuka tells you one thing; make no mistake about it; there is peril in worldly affairs; seek shelter in God, that is safe.