Should swim along, staying and conquering
In this complex ocean of life with desire not attaching.
Lovingly in this birth, like a lotus leaf on a drop of rain
Singing Rama's name, those who want to win and gain.
Like the cashew nut on its fruit, just touching the life path
Not keeping any desire, those devoted to the brave Srinath.
Like a fish that grabs the bait meat and gets hooked sadly

Narayan, M.K.V. (1 January 2010). Lyrical Musings on Indic Culture: A Sociology Study of Songs of Sant Purandara Dasa. Readworthy. ISBN 978-93-80009-31-5.