Tukaram, Poem 2868

The life of action, the life of contemplation we
have melted into one; we have drawn off a
pure extract of both. Our vital activity we have
brought low in the fire of grave philosophy, to
bring our own soul into union with the highest.
Bramha we have cooked in Bramha full speedily;
we have found the dish palatable by experience.
We have discovered that the two flavours correspond
in reaching this end; we have tasted in many
mouthfuls contemplation of the self. Tuka attained
to good health in his eight members, and showed
forth in temple-yards the joy of finding his true
self.