Original Marathi from the Tukaram Gatha · About Sant Tukaram
मराठी मूळ
साहोनियां टोले उरवावें सार । मग अंगीकार खया मोलें ॥1॥
भोगाचे सांभाळीं द्यावें किळवर । संचित चि थार मोडूनियां ॥ध्रु.॥
महkवाचे ठायीं भोगावी अप्रतिष्ठा । विटवावें नष्टां पंचभूतां ॥2॥
तुका ह्मणे मग कैंचा संवसार । जयाचा आदर तें चि व्हावें ॥3॥
Tukaram Gatha (Marathi Wikisource)
English Translation
Endure the blows and preserve the essence; only then does acceptance come at its true price. Let the carcass of indulgence be cast aside, breaking the chain of accumulated habit. In the place of pride, bear dishonor willingly and make the five elements weary of their mischief. Says Tuka, then what remains of worldly life? Let whatever is honored become the very thing you seek.
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Renunciation
The case for letting go of worldly attachments and turning wholly to God.
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