Kagga 142
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
mUlavastuvadondu lIlegosuga nUrukAladRuSHTige bahuLa kEvaladoLEkasthUlavividhadi bALi sUkSHmasAmyava tALiALutiru jIvanava – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The ultimate essence of this Universe, The Truth, The Creator is One; but manifests in multiple forms to fulfill multiple tasks here
The Universe is infinite in the dimensions of both Space & Time; but different lives exist here in finite compartments in a symbiotic relationship with each other
To be able to ensure the various creations exist & evolve in these compartments, the Creator has taken up several forms
Mankutimma, your life in this Universe is also similar…while you are playing different roles through your life as a son/daughter, spouse, parent, friend, relative etc…the fundamental reason for your existence remains the same. You are forced to behave differently in different circumstances…yet, your principles remain one & the same. On a macro level, this is the same philosophy on how the Creator performs His role in his Creation…many; yet One. The sooner you understand this subtlety, the better you will be able to lead your life.
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