Kagga 151

D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original

Kagga 151 in the original Kannada script

Transliteration

daivavenisirute vushvaprakRutishaktiyalijIvavAsanegaLali pUrvakRutavenesidhIvartaneyali pauruSHavenesi parasattvatraividhadoLirutihudu – MANKUTIMMA

Interpretation

While the Universe is governed by the Cosmic Force, the same source of Energy has also given man the power to think & influence his destiny

There are 2 major ways through which the Creator manages His creation – the Universe & its inhabitants have been created as an act of Providence while their lives in the Universe are nurtured by the effects of Karma (results of prior action)

Mankutimma, while it may appear that the inhabitants of the Universe have no control over their lives, man has been blessed by the Creator with an independently thinking mind. This magnificent ability allows man to introspect, deliberate & determine how he leads his life in the Universe…thereby being able to determine his future by influencing his Karma. So, don’t think that you are completely helpless & non-influential. Your mind has the ability to significantly influence not just your life; but also that of those around you. Put it to good use

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