Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 3197

Listen, I will tell it you; utter zealously the name of Vitthoba. He will show you pathways, straight pathways, such as you need. He is full of abundant mercy; all you need is devoted love to Him. As long as we asked others concerning the way, we made many mistakes; but we have now with us an honest guide, one who won't let thorns pierce us or thieves carry off our belongings. Tuka says, There is nothing to pay him: but the words Vitthoba! Vitthoba!
The faithful believes he need not exert himself; the mood comes over him unbidden. The mother asks her child for a morsel; when he gives it her, she feels an eager joy. She takes a pride in his lisping words; she quotes them, and wears them like an ornament. Tuka says, This can all be proved; Panduranga Himself will take my side.

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