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Tukaram

An Abhang of Humility

Tukaram’s devotional voice is candid, self-questioning, and tender.

Reading note

Honesty as devotion

Tukaram does not make the speaker look polished. Fatigue, contradiction, dependence, and tenderness all remain visible. This honesty is part of the devotion.

Why return to it

It makes room for the imperfect reader. You do not need to arrive serene before you begin.