Kagga 148
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
prakRutiyim poragiruva naranAru sRuSHTiyali?svakRutiyendavanenuvudavaLiradoDiradusukRutavenisuvudavaLa nIm vashake koLuva nayavikRutageDeyAgadiro – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
Man has to remain connected with his roots, with his origin, with nature
Much as anyone claims that he is completely isolated, bereft of any relationships, is that really possible? Can man really break all his ties with nature?
Take any of man’s inventions – can he truly claim that there is no influence of nature in these inventions?
Mankutimma, understand that there is nothing like true isolation in this Universe. Every living & non-living being here are in a symbiotic relationship. One has to be in sync with nature & all the various elements here for any invention to be truly valuable & long-lasting. If man tries to go against the forces of nature, his invention will be neither…actually there will come a time, when the invention instead of being a boon, will become a bane. So embrace nature, for here is where the Supreme Energy resides…lead your life co-opting the elements of nature in a sustainable manner…that is when your life will be truly meaningful
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