Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 3507

The praises of men end in the utter ruin of our
lives; if we lose sight of Narayana, whatever
we do is sinful. He gave us our lives; we are
guilty, says Tuka, if we listen to any speech that
derogates from his Honour.

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