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"" (याजसाठी केला होता अट्टाहास) is a profound Marathi abhanga (devotional poem) composed by the 17th-century saint Sant Tukaram Maharaj.

: He describes liberation ( mukti ) as a bride he has finally married, indicating his complete union with the Divine. It is often performed during the annual Vari

The phrase literally means, "". It is often performed during the annual Vari pilgrimage (Palkhi) and is especially significant on Tukaram Beej, the day marking his celestial departure. Meaning and Philosophy Notable Renditions The abhanga reflects on the ultimate

: Having achieved deep devotion, he feels he has finally reached a state of rest ( visava ) where all worldly desires ( trishna ) have ended. It is often performed during the annual Vari

The poem is widely popular across Maharashtra and has been performed by legendary artists:

: The abhanga emphasizes that constant chanting and selfless devotion to God ( Hari-bhakti ) are the only true essentials in an otherwise illusory world. Notable Renditions

The abhanga reflects on the ultimate goal of life—spiritual liberation and a peaceful end. Tukaram Maharaj explains that all his lifelong struggles, persistent devotion, and "attahaas" (stubborn insistence/effort) were for one single moment: that his "" ( shevatcha dees god vhava ).