Original Marathi from the Tukaram Gatha
मराठी मूळ
अवगुणांचे हातीं । आहे अवघी फजीती ॥१॥
नाहीं पात्रासवें चाड । प्रमाण तें फिकें गोड ॥ध्रु.॥
विष तांब्या वाटी । भरली लावूं नये होटीं ॥२॥
तुका म्हणे भाव । शुद्ध बरा सोंग वाव ॥३॥
Tukaram Gatha (Marathi Wikisource)
English Translation
In the hands of the unworthy, everything ends in disgrace. Without a fit vessel, both bitter and sweet lose their measure. Even if poison is poured into a fine cup, one must not put it to the lips. Says Tuka, pure feeling is what matters; outward show is hollow.
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