Original Marathi from the Tukaram Gatha
मराठी मूळ
पाइकपणें खरा मुशारा । पाइऩक तो खरा पाइकीनें ॥1॥
पाइऩक जाणें मारितें अंग । पाइकासी भंग नाहीं तया ॥ध्रु.॥
एके दोहीं घरीं घेतलें खाणें । पाइऩक तो पणें निवडला ॥2॥
करूनि कारण स्वामी यश द्यावें । पाइका त्या नांव खरेपण ॥3॥
तुका ह्मणे ठाव पाइकां निराळा । नाहीं स्वामी स्थळा गेल्याविण ॥4॥
Tukaram Gatha (Marathi Wikisource)
English Translation
The true soldier earns his keep through genuine soldiering. The real soldier is known by his readiness to take a blow upon his body. No defeat ever touches him. One who takes wages from two houses is exposed; the true soldier is recognized by his undivided loyalty. Having accomplished the deed, he gives the credit to his Master. For the soldier, truthfulness is his real name. Says Tuka, the soldier's place is distinct. Without the Master's own presence, there is no station at all.
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