Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 3136

The child must tell his longings to his parents; who else will minister to his fancies?
Forgive me my mischievous acts; since I am near Thee, why dost Thou neglect me?
Others than Thou may gain dominion over me; where will Thy greatness be then?
Tuka says, I have approached Thee from afar; keep aloof from me no more.

Source The Poems of Tukârâma, trad. J. Nelson Fraser et K. B. Marathe, 3 vol., 1909-1915, archive.org · Contents