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Abhanga 233The Nature of God

The Universality of God's Grace

English Translation · I.P. 233

HE Yogis gaze on the reflection of your 1 splendour; we see the original before our eyes. He stands upright with both bands on his hips; from his body glances a purple lustre. He pervades the world, yet dwells far from it; within all things he is hidden unmodified by all. He has neither shape, nor outline, nor name; we must approach him in our spirits. There is neither end nor limit to him, nor room for distinction of caste; he has neither family, nor caste, head, hands or feet. The joy of faith enlightens the ignorant, through their own fond desire, says Tuka.

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

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