Original Marathi from the Tukaram Gatha
मराठी मूळ
विंचा पीडी नांगी । ज्याचा दोष त्याचे अंगीं ॥1॥
केला पाहिजे विचार । मन मित्र दावेदार ॥ध्रु.॥
मधुरा उत्तरीं । रांवा खेळे उरावरी ॥2॥
तुका ह्मणे रेडा । सुखें जाती ऐशा पीडा ॥3॥
Tukaram Gatha (Marathi Wikisource)
English Translation
A scorpion stings with its own tail; its fault resides in its own body. One must reflect carefully; the mind can be both friend and accuser. With sweet words, a cobra plays upon your chest. Says Tuka, a bull endures all such torments without complaint.
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