Original Marathi from the Tukaram Gatha
मराठी मूळ
सांगतां दुर्लभ Yाानाचिया गोष्टी । अनुभव तो पोटीं कैचा घडे ॥1॥
भजनाचे सोइऩ जगा परिहार । नेणत्यां सादर चित्त कथे ॥ध्रु.॥
नाइकवे कानीं साधन उपाय । ऐकतो गाय हरुषें गीत ॥2॥
नव्हे आराणूक जावयासी वना । वेध कामिमना हरिकथेचा ॥3॥
काळाच्या साधना कोणा अंगीं बळ । चिंतना मंगळ अष्टप्रहर ॥4॥
तुका ह्मणे आह्मी खेळों भातुकुलें । विभागासी मुलें भोळीं येथें ॥5॥
Tukaram Gatha (Marathi Wikisource)
English Translation
Talking about the knowledge of the Self is difficult; how can true experience arise in the heart from words alone? For the world, the easier path is devotion; even the ignorant can offer their hearts attentively to the sacred story. The ear does not wish to hear of austere practices, but it gladly listens to joyful songs of praise. There is no comfort in retreating to the forest; the devoted heart longs for Hari's kirtan. Who has the strength for Time's harsh discipline? Better to spend every moment in auspicious contemplation. Says Tuka, we play with simple toys of devotion; like innocent children, we accept whatever share of grace is given.
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Devotion to Vitthal
Poems of praise, invocation, and intimate address to Lord Vitthal at Pandharpur.
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