Kagga 156
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
tOyisuta bEyisuta hechchutta kochchuttakAyisuta kariyuta huriyuta suDutaIyavaniyoleyoLemmaya bALanaTTu vidhibAya chapparisuvanu – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Creator while infusing energy within man also tests him continually thereby inspiring him to evolve his thoughts
Man during the course of his life in this Universe is subjected to hardships, challenges, difficulties & other such conflicting situations
As man strives to resolve all of these challenges, it appears as though Providence is a Chef and he is subjecting man’s body & soul through gruelling techniques testing him
Mankutimma, realise that you cannot escape this reality. As you pass through your life on earth, you have to experience these difficulties, learn how to resolve the challenges & come out as a stronger person. It is no use just blaming the Creator or Providence & sitting on your haunches…you need to understand & accept that these are tests posed by the Creator to help you evolve into a better human being…so surrender to Him & don’t fight Him…fight the challenges, introspect, deliberate & determine the best way to come out as a stronger man
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