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Abhangas Lord Vitthal Sant Tukaram

Aata Kothe Dhave Man — Sant Tukaram Abhanga

Sant Tukaram's hymn of rest in surrender: having seen Vitthal's feet, the restless mind has nowhere left to run.

Verses

Aataan kothen dhaaven mana, tujhe charana dekhiliyaa

Where else can my wandering mind run now, having once beheld Thy blessed lotus feet?

Verse 1

Bhaaga gelaa sheena gelaa, avaghaa jhaalaa aananda

All fatigue has fled, all worldly distress is dissolved; throughout my being, nothing remains but boundless bliss!

Verse 2

Premarasen baisalee mithee, aavadee laathee mukhaashee

Bathed in the sweet nectar of divine love, my heart is locked in an eternal embrace; the exquisite taste of Vitthal's Name lingers sweetly upon my tongue.

Verse 3

Tukaa mhane aamhaanjogen, viththalaa ghongen kharen maapa

Tuka says: For humble souls like us, Lord Vitthal alone is our true and eternal measure of supreme happiness!

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

Sant Tukaram (1608–1650) speaks here from the place of arrival. The mind is restless by nature and runs from one attachment to the next until it finds something lasting to rest on; in this hymn the sight of Vitthal's feet is that resting place, and the weariness of the search falls away. The hymn is abhanga no. 3746 of the Tukaram Gatha and is still sung in kirtan and in concert.

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.

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Did You Know?

Arrest of the Wandering Mind

Verse 1 addresses the universal spiritual difficulty of an uncontrolled mind (Chanchala Mana), showing that stillness comes not by force but by falling in love with the Divine Feet.

Place in the Gatha

The hymn is abhanga no. 3746 of the Tukaram Gatha; its closing line calls Vitthal the 'true measure' (khare maap) of what is enough for the devotee.

The Brick as Anchor

The word Charana evokes Lord Vitthal standing on the sacred brick (Veet) offered by the devotee Pundalik, a picture of divine patience waiting for humanity.

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Connected Teachings

The same teaching, echoed across traditions

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