Tukaram, Poem 3351

A man imposes on himself a hasty impulse towards faith; but this is waste of effort and a hindrance to steadiness. Let a man, therefore, weigh carefully his proceedings; that speech is wise which leaves something unsaid. Idle talk about renunciation is ostentatious pride; true courage is shown in endurance; it is part of a man’s nature. Tuka says, The right thing is a fountain that wells up continually; what use is a mere pool where water collects?