what use is life with out his namam again by purandara

In another song Dasa ridicules more at such daily rituals of show off by the elites.

“Adharindenu pala Idharindenu pala Namma

Purandara Vittalana namava neneyade…”

In English:

“What’s use of that What’s use of this without

Taking the name of our Purandara Vittala

Without cleansing their inside heart, in vain

They take a dip in water at sunrise’n sunset

Full grown frog is better drowned in

Water through its life; what’s wrong with that?

For ever under water lay the rocks within

Will they become idols seasoned and divine?

They keep counting the beads of a rosary in hand

In their mouth criticising others who don’t

Often they bathe take many a yogic pose

In silence seated they as if frightened

Close their eyes and hold their nose

But they cannot hold their mind enlightened

Withstanding austere rigor giving religious alms

Not leaving lust, anger, vengeance and pride

Petting these four beasts with bosom inside

What’s use of holy dip in sacred Ganges?

Adorning three pairs of garlands like

Wild Goddess with cowry strings on neck

Will recite upside down triple six scriptures

Not singing from heart cupid father’s name

Hungry I am, wash Gods in haste they say

Will not worship from their inner heart

Like the hood of just hatched snake

Stick their head every where on earth

Eyeing other’s wealth, other’s spouse, other’s gossip

Can one wash these sins by dips in stream?

Dropping such skins if one takes Lord’s name

Our Purandara Vittala will give name and fame