Kagga 154
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
posarasam bEriganudinamodavi dhareyindasasige hosataLira taleyali muDisuvantehosa sRuSHTisattvamettaNino barutanudinamposatAgipudu jagava – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe is very dynamic & there is a continuous infusion of new energies, new thoughts, new ideologies
A tree firmly rooted in the ground is not a static being…it continuously sucks in water & nutrients from the earth, converts it into energy which leads not only to the growth of the tree; but also gives birth to fresh sprouts as well as fresh seeds which in turn gerninate & grow into new plants & trees
Mankutimma, in a similar manner, the Universe is not a static entity…there is a constant infusion of new energies from the Cosmic Spirit here…this in turn is responsible for evolution in this Universe…wherein the beings here have to constantly adjust & evolve to the changed conditions. This is a never-ending process. Similarly, the thoughts, ideologies, prevalent practices are also constantly evolving. You need to constantly upgrade your knowledge based on these changes & adapt yourself…else you stand the risk of becomig obsolete mentally.
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