Thursday 2 November 2023

Tukaram Gatha Abhang 68 - Bhoge ghade tyaag, tyaage anga yetee bhog

भोगें घडे त्याग । त्यागें अंगा येती भोग ।।१।।

ऐसें उफराटें वर्म । धर्मा अंगींच अधर्म ।।२।।

देव अंतरे तें पाप । खोटे उगवा संकल्प ।।३।।

तुका म्हणे भीड खोटी । लाभ विचाराचे पोटीं ।।४।।

 English Script

1. Bhoge ghade tyaag, tyaage anga yetee bhog

2. Aise uapharaate varm, dharma angeech adharma

3. Dev antare te paap, Khote ugava sankalp

4. Tuka mhane bheed khotee, laabh vicharache potee.

 Translation

Saint Tukaram is explaining a very complicated point, about which karmas one may perform and how. A man does so many activities during the whole day and during his whole life. By performance of these activities, he is sowing seeds from which fruits will be born sometime in future, or rather, the consequences of these actions will take place at the right time in future. Some activities can be classified as 'renunciation' and some can be termed 'indulgence'. Generally it is believed that a religious person should practice total renunciation and stay away from indulgence. But, according to Saint  Tukaram, the key point, which must be taken into account, is whether an activity is done with a good, clear and devotional consciousness or not.

 1. If the mind is focused on God and devotion, then even 'indulgence' in sensory pleasures is tantamount to 'renunciation'. On the other hand, if there is only selfishness and no devotion or remembrance of God, then even 'renunciation' of sensory pleasures is tantamount to 'indulgence'.

2. This is the secret of dharma. It is indeed paradoxical. While doing a religious, virtuous act, one may actually performing an unjust, sinful act. And vice versa.

3. Just remember that, that act which takes you away from God, is a sin. So, examine the true intention behind your act. Examine the merits and demerits of your action before performing it.

4. Tuka says, it is wrong to shy away from examining the merits and demerits of an action and engaging in its performance. It is beneficial to use rational thinking and overcome such shyness.

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