Abhang (Marathi Bhajan) • Vitthala / Panduranga

Abhang - Vitthal (Tukaram)

Marathi devotional songs (Abhang) of Sant Tukaram expressing love and longing for Vitthal of Pandharpur. Sung during Wari pilgrimage.

अभंग - विठ्ठल (तुकाराम)

When to recite: Ashadhi and Kartiki Ekadashi (Wari), Vitthal temples, daily

Overview

This Vitthal abhang represents the Marathi Varkari devotional stream associated with Sant Tukaram and the worship of Vitthala or Panduranga of Pandharpur. Abhangs are sung during Wari pilgrimage, Ekadashi, temple bhajan, and daily nama-smarana.

The abhang tradition is direct, musical, and communal: devotees walk, sing, clap, and remember Vitthal as the Lord who stands on the brick for his bhaktas.

Meaning

The song expresses longing for Vitthal, joy in Pandharpur, and the power of the divine name. It remembers the Lord as near to ordinary devotees through love and service.

Traditional Benefits

Traditionally sung for Vitthal-bhakti, nama-smarana, humility, and pilgrimage devotion.
Supports Ashadhi Ekadashi, Kartiki Ekadashi, Wari, and temple singing.
Helps devotees connect Marathi bhakti poetry with living practice.

Recitation Notes

Sing responsively with taal or clapping, as in Varkari bhajan settings.
Pair with Vitthal nama, Ekadashi vrata, or reading about Sant Tukaram.
Keep the focus on humility, service, and longing for Panduranga.

Related Practice

Ashadhi Ekadashi and Kartiki Ekadashi.
Pandharpur Wari and Vitthal temple darshan.
Tukaram abhang, Dnyaneshwar tradition, and Hari nama.

Devanagari / Hindi script

पंढरी में वास, वहाँ आनंद का उत्सव।
विठ्ठल का नाम लेने से मोक्ष मिला॥

भक्तों का आभूषण, भगवान ईंट पर खड़े।
कमर पर हाथ रखे, ईंट पर खड़े।
पुंडलिक से मिलने आए भगवान,
माँ की सेवा में लगे देख, वहीं रह गए॥

तुका कहते हैं, कब होगी मेरी मुलाकात?
विठ्ठल, तेरे नाम के बिना क्या करूँ?॥

Composing…

Overview

The abhang tradition is direct, musical, and communal: devotees walk, sing, clap, and remember Vitthal as the Lord who stands on the brick for his bhaktas.

पंढरी में वास, वहाँ आनंद का उत्सव। विठ्ठल का नाम लेने से मोक्ष मिला॥ भक्तों का आभूषण, भगवान ईंट पर खड़े। कमर पर हाथ रखे, ईंट पर खड़े। पुंडलिक से मिलने आए भगवान, माँ की सेवा में लगे देख, वहीं रह गए॥ तुका कहते हैं, कब होगी मेरी मुलाकात? विठ्ठल, तेरे नाम के बिना क्या करूँ?॥