Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 3549

Though born to a Bramhana’s part, he carries on a business in usury; he wanders from one Chandala’s door to another.
He begs rice from men of the lowest castes, and the gift he bestows upon them is abuse of their mothers and sisters.
He is born in the highest station, but his actions are vile; he sinks his whole family into hell. Such is the practice of the Kali age, says Tuka; in their selfishness, men drown the principles of conduct.

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