While he was walking along the street, Salomala, a bard singing songs in Praise of God, saw him and said mockingly: "what Tukaji, you wrecked your family and became a person seeking alms. You made your wife and sons beggars. Now, putting on the garb of a saint, where are you going? On hearing this, without minding what was said, Tukaram replied, Nowhere in particular. I am seeking a job."

"You destroyed your happy family you did not take note of the misery of your children. You neglected Jeejabai who contracted debts neglected Jeejabai who contracted debts running your family. You know nothing of your own family, who can employ you? Go begging; beggary is the only suitable employment for you."

When he heard the word ‘beg’, Tukaram suddenly lost his temper. At once his eyes were filled with teats. "Panduranga, Panduranga," he said and closed his ears.