A collection of quotes and teachings of Varkari Saints.
Lord Vitthal is sitting on his bed at the time of shayan
arati, and he is giving his bhaktas the
boon of fearlessness. He says: “you are my (householder) devotees, enjoy yourself,
be happy — but think of me day and night! Then the fetters of death can’t bind
you!” After Namdev Maharaj had sung for Vitthal, the Lord went to sleep. (Sant
Namdev)
While grinding and pounding I sing your name, Ananta! I
don’t forget your name even for a second, Murari! This is my daily task to
grind and sing your name! you are my mother and father, my friend and sister,
Chakrapani (wielder of the disc) I’m just watching out for your feet all the time says
Namdev’s Jani. (Sant Janabai)
During all yours household activities, take the name of the
Lord! While giving or taking something—say “Hari”, laughing, playing, singing,
eating—say Hari! In solitude and among the people! At the time of death — say
Hari! Ekanath says: Hari! (Sant Eknath)
The Varkaris who see Pandhari are so fortunate! With every
step they sing the name of Vitthal—though householders, how can they be bound
in samsar? All their faults are just flying off! With limbs filled with love
they dance without shame, coloured with the Lord! Even the very weak and
powerless, these people are fulfilled and complete! Tuka says if you have God in
yours heart, then moksha is in your hand instantly! (Sant Tukaram)
Chokhamela instructs his sister Nirmala:
Sing the Lord’s name day and night! consequently your family
life will be happily — heaven is right here! To repeat the name of the Lord is a
great Sadhana, qualities like peace, forgiveness and compassion will naturally
reside in you! Hearing this Nirmala was filled with joy and says: “I have
embraced His feet!” (Sant Chokhamela)