Bharat Devotion

Embroidered artwork for Aamhi Jato Aamchya Gava — Sant Tukaram Abhanga: Embroidered Om symbol above a brass diya, marigolds and a temple spire at sunrise

Abhangas Lord Vitthal Krishna Vishnu Sant Tukaram

Aamhi Jato Aamchya Gava — Sant Tukaram Abhanga

Sant Tukaram's farewell abhanga, sung as tradition holds he departed for Vaikuntha: a last Ram-Ram and the bonds of life released.

Verses

Amhi jato apulya gamva, amucha rama rama ghyava

We are now departing for our true, eternal home in Vaikuntha; please accept our final, loving 'Ram-Ram' (farewell greeting)!

Verse 1

Tumachi amachi hechi bheti, yethuniyam tutali ganthi

This is our very last meeting in this mortal world; from this moment onward, all worldly knots and karmic attachments are dissolved forever.

Verse 2

Atam yene nahi janem, nijadhamasi prayana

No longer will there be any coming or going in the cycle of birth and death; our departure is directly unto our own eternal abode (Nijadham)!

Verse 3

Tuka mhane bhara deva, amhi kevala ajna palava

Tuka says: The entire burden rests upon God Himself; our only role was to humbly and faithfully obey His divine command.

Verse 4

Worship Guidelines & Chanting Benefits (Phalashruti)

Auspicious Day

Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham)

Best Time (Muhurta)

Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya)

Sacred Offerings

Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering

Spiritual Benefits (Phalashruti)

Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home

Background

According to Warkari tradition, Sant Tukaram (1608–1650) did not die an ordinary death. On Phalguna Krishna Dwitiya, observed every year as Tukaram Beej, a vimana from Vaikuntha is said to have carried him bodily to heaven. Before departing from the bank of the Indrayani at Dehu, he sang this farewell to the gathered devotees. The hymn is abhanga no. 4471 of the Tukaram Gatha.

About this Text

Composed by: Sant Tukaram · Medieval Warkari Poet-Saint · 17th century, Maharashtra

A householder-saint of the Warkari tradition from Dehu, Maharashtra, who composed thousands of Abhangas (devotional verses) to Vitthal in plain, direct Marathi, often reflecting on his own hardships, doubts, and everyday struggles as a grain merchant.

More by Sant Tukaram

Vrukshavalli Amha Soyare: Tukaram's Abhanga on Solitude Aata Kothe Dhave Man — Sant Tukaram Abhanga Anandache Dohi Anand Tarang — Sant Tukaram Abhanga Bheti Lagi Jiva Lagalise Aas — Sant Tukaram Abhanga Hechi Daan Dega Deva — Sant Tukaram Abhanga Je Ka Ranjale Ganjale — Sant Tukaram Abhanga

Did You Know?

Tukaram Beej Celebration

Every year on Tukaram Beej, pilgrims gather at the holy town of Dehu to commemorate the singing of this farewell abhanga.

Ram-Ram as Sacred Farewell

In Marathi culture, 'Ram-Ram' is both a greeting and a sacred parting blessing, dedicating the encounter to God.

Dissolution of Earthly Bonds (Kathi)

Verse 2 speaks of the snapping of the earthly knot (tutali ganthi), celebrating the absolute liberation of the soul from karmic entanglements.

#Abhanga #Warkari #Sant Tukaram #Vitthal #Vaikuntha Gaman #Farewell Hymn

Complete Prayers for Vitthal

Vitthal

See all for Vitthal →

Yuge Atthavis Vitevari Ubha — Shri Vitthal Aarti

The evening aarti of Vitthal at Pandharpur, traditionally ascribed to Sant Namdev, sung across Maharashtra to the Lord on the brick beside Rakhumai.

Utha Panduranga — Shri Vitthal Kakad Aarti

A Kakad Aarti to Vitthal that gently wakes the Lord at dawn, signed “Tuka mhane” and so ascribed to Sant Tukaram; sung in Pandharpur and across Maharashtra.

Vrukshavalli Amha Soyare: Tukaram's Abhanga on Solitude

Sant Tukaram's Marathi abhanga on the joy of solitude among trees and birds, with Hari-katha as the only feast.

Santkrupa Jhali Imarat Phala Aali — Sant Bahinabai Abhanga

Sant Bahinabai's abhanga on the Varkari temple: Dnyaneshwar laid its foundation, Namdev extended it, Eknath raised a pillar, Tukaram became its golden crest.

More from Hinduism

Oos Donga Pari Rasa Nohe Donga — Sant Chokhamela Abhanga

Sant Chokhamela's abhanga: the sugarcane is crooked yet its juice is straight, as with the bow and the river. Birth never bends the heart's devotion.

Sri Dnyaneshwar Haripath — 28 Canonical Abhangas

The daily liturgy of the Warkari tradition: 28 abhangas by Sant Dnyaneshwar harmonizing Upanishadic non-dualism with devotion to Lord Vitthal.

Mogara Phulala — Sant Dnyaneshwar Abhanga

Sant Dnyaneshwar's Mogara Phulala: a jasmine planted at the heart's door climbs to the sky, and its blossoms are woven into a shawl offered to Vitthal.

Roop Pahata Lochani — Sant Dnyaneshwar Abhanga

Sant Dnyaneshwar's Roop Pahata Lochani: the joy of beholding Vitthal's form, the fruit of many past good deeds and the home of every happiness.

Kaya Hi Pandhari Atma Ha Vitthal — Sant Eknath Abhanga

Sant Eknath's Kaya Hi Pandhari: the body itself is Pandharpur, the indwelling Self is Vitthal, and devotion flows as the river Bhima.

Majhe Maher Pandhari — Sant Eknath Abhanga

Sant Eknath's Majhe Maher Pandhari: Pandharpur as a daughter's beloved maternal home, with Vitthal and Rakhumai as parents and Pundalik as brother.

Connected Teachings

The same teaching, echoed across traditions

HinduismAata Kothe Dhave Man — Sant Tukaram Abhanga HinduismAnandache Dohi Anand Tarang — Sant Tukaram Abhanga HinduismBheti Lagi Jiva Lagalise Aas — Sant Tukaram Abhanga