Thou Art More Kind Than Mother Dear

Poet: Tukaram

Thou art more kind than mother dear,
More soothing than the rays of moon
Thy love an ever flowing tide,
Sinks deeper than a common stream
I know of none that equals Thee –
Thou best of all immortal Gods
I wave my name above Thy head,
And part it at thy holy feet.
Ah! Sweeter than sweetest things,
And mightier than all the elements,
Thou rulest O’er the Universe,
And seest that it goes all right,
In silence do I lay my head
upon thy feet , and pray “Forgive”

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Hi, I'm Julien DuBrow—thank you for joining me for Sacred Poetry Sundays (originally on the Sacred Poetry Project), where I share the poems and poets who inspire me—voices that stir something true, something sacred.

Here are three ways to take a poetry dive with me:

1. Read it aloud—let the rhythm or rhyme and breath of the words settle in your body.

2. Notice what lingers—a feeling, an image, a line that refuses to fade. Be curious.Why does this speak to you at this moment? What door is it opening into your life, your heart, or your relationships?

3. Sit with the inquiry—What wisdom is this poem offering me? Let it open a doorway to reflection, journaling, or simply feeling. If you're a Sacred community subscriber, please share your insights with us. I welcome your reflections and the wisdom this poem awakens in you.

Thank you for being here. Poetry is a sacred conversation, and I’m honored to share it with you. See you next Sunday!

—Julien