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
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​