Kagga 109
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
shileyAgi nidrisuttirdAke rAmapadatalada samsparshadindeddu nintantechalisadenisida jaDavanAva gALiyo sOkebala tIvi chalipudadu -- MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
There is a veil of illusion that encompasses this Universe thereby constantly challenging man in his quest of knowledge
In addition to this, there is an unseen, powerful Force that governs the relationships between various living & non-living beings here
As a result, things that appear to man as a lifeless object may suddenly evolve into a living organism under the influence of certain conditions
Ahalya, who had turned into a stone due to a curse of her husband, Gautama remained as a lifeless object till Shri Rama's foot came in contact, upon which she evolved back as Ahalya.
Mankutimma, do not make the mistake of taking things at face value...what is perceived by your eye & your senses as a lifeless object may just be a façade...under the right conditions & under the influence of the all-pervading Force, things could evolve fast...the essence of Life could well be imparted to it & change it into a living organism. Mysterious is this force & its effect on various beings...
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