राम
Abhanga 202The Nature of God

Union with God Necessary

English Translation · I.P. 202

IF he is the true substance of the Vedas, why do the Vedas say of him “ Not this not this ” ? It is clear the Vedas are distinct from him. When thou hast revealed thy own secret nature, how can it be said, O infinite one, thou knowest it not? Since thou dost enjoy the sacrifice, why dost thou not help to complete it? If aught is missing, thou art angered. Thou dost dwell within us mortal creatures; then why, O Hari, hast thou set forth a difference between us and thee? Since thy form can be seen by austerity and pilgrimage, why does pride step in to keep us apart ? Tuka entreats thee to pardon him, he stands and cries at thy door. TU.; Distinction from Sod necessary

Tr. J. Nelson Fraser & K.B. Marathe (1909)

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