Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 3174

Give me Thy embrace with overflowing love; let my generous master cool my limbs. Rain down upon me the nectar of Thy glance. Raise me up, and ask if I am hungry or thirsty; wipe my face with thy saffron robe. Take me by the chin and caress me; wave the neem-leaves round me, and protect me from the evil-eye. Tuka says, Show me, O Father, some such kindness as this!
"TUKA says, With single-hearted faith, I lay
my fainting spirit at the feet of all.

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