Tukaram, Poem 2893

The demon Shanka carried off the Vedas of Brahma, therefore didst thou assume the form of a fish. Did He not throw himself into a trance, and thereby learn what had become of them? Still he called upon Thee with joyful devotion; Narayana showed himself a sea of mercy. Says Tuka, O Vitthoba I lay hold of Thy name; O come to visit me and protect me!