Tukaram, Poem 2338

The mind turns to a thing, but does not dwell there constantly; here a firm posture is the chief thing needed. For the most part men cannot achieve this; it is well that we should entreat Narayana. Renunciation means giving up desires, but the whole world of desire is present in our family circle. We have duties to fulfil at every step, which can only be done while the sense of the body is with us. Devotion means respect for all living creatures. Tuka says, Hard indeed to attain are both what we seek and the means to it, even though we surrender our body.