In this song, the poet uses powerful metaphors to characterize valuable human traits. For example, the word ವೈರಾಗ್ಯ, meaning a certain unwavering & determined approach, is compared to a grindstone; the grindstone is used to grind wheat to make, eventually, a very satisfying pudding; so satisfying, in fact, that it would induce a couple of hearty belches after the meal. And, the following are the complete metaphors:
- pudding = ರಾಮ ನಾಮ
- sugar = ಕೃಷ್ಣ ನಾಮ
- ghee = ವಿಠಲ ನಾಮ
- wheat
- grindstone = ವೈರಾಗ್ಯ
- cream of wheat = ಸಜ್ಜಿಗೆ
- vermicelli = ಶಾವಿಗೆ
- cooking pot = ಹೃದಯ
- water = ಭಾವ
- make syrup using intelligence = ಬುದ್ಧಿ
Finally, once you eat and enjoy the pudding, remember God, ಪುರಂದರ ವಿಠಲ.
