Tukaram, Poem 3638

The poor man says of the fortunate, ‘When will he be stripped of his wealth’? He longs to see the other like himself; how can he change his own nature? The dull members of a meeting long to see the learned overthrown. The coward when he sees a hero murmurs feebly against him. Envy not other men; seek the protection of God. Tuka says, How often must I bring shame on the wicked?