Kagga 122
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
janisidudu mrutiyaneLasade kulava beLasuvuduoNagidantiruva truNamUla moLeyuvudumanujaraLivaru manujasantAna nintihuduaNagadAtmada sattva – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe is a continuum of cycles of life-death-life
Man progresses through his life with procreation as one of his main objectives…thereby ensuring his seed continues to grow & flourish long after he dies
A dried stalk which appears dry & dead, once again sprouts green shoots the moment rain falls
Mankutimma, this cycle of life-death-life is perennial…while one generation dies, the next generation takes over without a pause…without any break. Think about what is it that makes this continuum happen…it is nothing but the unseen Force, the Energy that manifests itself as the immortal essence of Life. It is understanding this Energy, this Force that will lead you to the universal Truth
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