Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 3589

Porridge is made of wheat and cakes of
natchnee; but, in each case, good cooks are
good, bad are bad. What is the use of mere re-
putation? Fie on it! It brings vexation. What
effects our purposes stands out conspicuous and
gains true distinction. Food is tasty when it is
clean, though the mere need of food is the same in
every case. Don’t spoil your food; eat as much
as you want. Tuka says, What use is self-conceit
to anybody? Only a straightforward course will
bring you to the true path.

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