Translated by J. Nelson Fraser and K.B. Marathe
2033 - Let us be dumb and blind
Slothfulness begets sensual desires, give us strength by the utterance of thy name! For other speech let our mouths be dumb; I see thy feet alone, says Tuka, to all else I am blind.
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2773 - The end to pilgrimage
I have come to understand what I understood not; therefore instead of speech I practice silence. Since once we met, you and I are parted. Now I do not fondly look forward to meeting you. Tuka says, My single-minded faith has put an end to pilgrimage to and fro.
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Translated by J. Nelson Fraser and K.B. Marathe
1670 - I will expand my being
Wherever you go, you shall see me; I will expand my own being so as to leave no place void of me. My spirit is firmly lodged at thy feet; wherever I am I will keep my eyes on them. Tuka says, I am able to speak of thee, because God is contained in my heart.
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754 - No speech to describe thy glory
I have no speech to describe thy glory; I cannot truly tell the limits of thy nature. I have laid this body, thy own gift, at thy feet; now what can I renounce for thee to honor thee therewith? I have no faith to serve thee; if I offer thee my life, behold it is thine; I cannot see anything of my own to offer thee. Tuka says, I have nothing I can rely on, to pay the debt of gratitude I owe thee.
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Translated by J. Nelson Fraser and K.B. Marathe
214 - How shall we worship?
What manner of faith shall we offer; what single thing is fit to present you? You fill all and lie beyond all; you are present in our bodily form, whether we speak, eat, taste, or smell. How shall we control our organs, and sort out merit and guilt? What ceremonies or deeds shall we perform? Where is the scene where you are not present? What do I gain by closing my eyes? What spell or charm shall I utter? Where shall we place our faith? Where is the spot in which you are not? Whither shall we turn? Where shall we set our feet? There is no spot known to us that is void of thee; how can I search for such a place? Tuka says, Nothing but thy name shall be to us worship, liturgy, prayer beads, incense, lamp, fruits, betel-nut, flowers and water!
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