Tukaram, Poem 2901

Even men defiled by countless sins, men unclean to the backbone, even such are purified by Hari’s name ere a moment can pass. A man fettered by foul lust, polluted by passion for a chandala, he was taken to Vaikuntha the instant he uttered Hari’s name. The root of countless sins came with power over Valmika; by Hari’s name he was made as pure as Ganges’ water. Lead not a life without Hari; it is fair as an image in a mirror; this is why Tuka seeks shelter at Hari’s feet.