Kagga 113
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
aNusankhyeyeNisuvanu vishvadali vijNaniguNisuvanu bhUtashaktigaLanadarindEm?gaNitasAdhyada hindagaNyada mahattattvavaNagihudu mUlavadu -- MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
Among the many dichotomies in the Universe, an important one to understand is the one between the measurable & immeasurable aspects of a particular object
A scientist, with his knowledge & equipments is capable of measuring the dimensions of an atom & even its constituents like proton, neutron & electron
However, despite the best equipments & most accurate measurements, it is only the physical appearance of these objects that are measured
Mankutimma, every object, apart from its measuarable constituents is fired up by the unseen, all-pervading Force that determines its nature & behaviours. This Force is at the root of its existence...this unseen Force can be felt; but not measured. So, it is very important to go beyond the physical & introspect on the spirit or Force that drives its existence. This is possible only when our senses are sharpened & our blurred lens are cleared...not just by cutting-edge knowledge & equipments
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?