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Abhangas Lord Vitthal Sant Tukaram

Vitthal Geeti Gava Vitthal Chitti Dhyava — Sant Tukaram Abhanga

Sant Tukaram's call to sing Vitthal, meditate on him and behold him on the brick; his Name sweetens the mouth and breaks death's noose.

Verses

Viththala geeteen gaavaa viththala chitteen dhyaavaa, viththala ubhaa pahaavaa vitevaree

Sing Vitthal in sweet melodies, meditate upon Vitthal within the depths of the heart, and behold Vitthal standing steadfast upon the holy brick!

Verse 1

Anaathaanchaa bandhu viththala kripaasindhu, todee bhavabandhu yamapaasha

Vitthal is the true brother of the helpless and an ocean of boundless grace; He shatters the bondage of worldly illusion and the fearful noose of death.

Verse 2

Tochi sharanaangataan viththala muktidaataa, viththala yaa santaansamaagamen

To all who take refuge at His feet, Vitthal is the supreme granter of liberation; and wherever holy saints assemble in loving communion, there Vitthal dwells!

Verse 3

Viththala gunanidhi viththala sarvasiddhi, laagalee samaadhi viththala naamen

Vitthal is the treasure-house of divine virtues and the source of all spiritual fulfillment; through the pure vibration of Vitthal's Name, spontaneous Samadhi is attained.

Verse 4

Viththalaachen naama ghetaan jhaalen sukha, godaavalen mukha tukaa mhane

Tuka says: The moment Vitthal's Name is taken upon the lips, incomparable bliss is experienced, and the entire mouth is sweetened with celestial nectar!

Verse 5

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) established congregational chanting (Nama-Sankirtana) as the simplest path in the present age (Kali Yuga). Rather than severe austerities, elaborate rituals or scholarship, the continuous remembrance of Vitthal in song and breath purifies the soul. This abhanga, no. 943 of the Tukaram Gatha, remains a foundation of Warkari kirtan across Maharashtra.

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?

The Triple Harmony of Worship

Tukaram prescribes singing (Geeti), meditating (Chitti), and visual contemplation (Pahava)—harmonizing the voice, mind, and eyes simultaneously upon Vitthal.

Breaker of the Noose of Death

The verse declares that Vitthal 'Todi Bhavabandhu Yamapaasha'—severing the chains of worldly transmigration and the terrors of death through pure grace.

Classic Kirtan Invocation

In modern Maharashtra, this abhanga is frequently sung at the beginning of morning and evening Satsangs to focus the wandering mind on the divine presence.

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Connected Teachings

The same teaching, echoed across traditions

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