Kagga 136
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
vishvaparidhiyadello sUryachandrarinAchevishvakEndravu nIne, nIneNisideDeyenihishvasita sambandha ninagam digantakampushpavAgiru nInu – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
Man, during the course of his life in this Universe needs to harness the Energies found here to make his life meaningful
The Universe is infinite…its outer boundaries, if at all existing is way beyond the realm of Sun & Moon
With the nature of Universe being such, Man can consider himself to be the center of the Universe irrespective of where he is at that point of time
Mankutimma, you should consider your capabilities as immense & boundless provided you can sharpen your senses & harness the energies found in the Universe to rid the mind of illusion. Once you do that, your life becomes meaningful & your ability to impact other beings in the Universe is not constrained by time or space…think of yourself as a tiny, fragrant flower…irrespective of its size, its influence is far reaching & in all directions – as far as the fragrace can spread…for anyone who is influenced by the fragrance, the flower is at the center of this fragrant universe…make this tiny, fragrant flower your role-model
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