Original Marathi from the Tukaram Gatha
मराठी मूळ
संतसमागम एखादिया परी । राहावें त्याचे द्वारीं श्वानयाती ॥१॥
तेथें रामनाम होईल श्रवण । घडेल भोजन उच्छिष्टाचें ॥ध्रु.॥
कामारी बटीक सेवेचे सेवक । दीनपण रंक तेथें भलें ॥२॥
तुका म्हणे सर्व सुख त्या संगती । घडेल पंगती संतांचिया ॥३॥
Tukaram Gatha (Marathi Wikisource)
English Translation
By any means, one should keep the company of saints. Even if you must linger at their door like a dog, do so. There you will hear the name of Rama and partake of their blessed leftovers. Be a laborer, a servant, a menial in their service; lowliness and poverty are good there. Says Tuka, all happiness lies in their company; you will have a place at the table of the saints.
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The Saints
The character and service of true saints: softer than butter, harder than diamond.
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