Kagga 157
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
parabommanA vidhiya nEmisihudEtakenenarajAti sAnubhUtiya kaliyalendupararembarilla AtmAnshrellarenittebere nInu vishvadali – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Creator has made sure that no man can exist in complete isolation in His Universe
Man during the course of his life in this Universe is subjected to unexpected hardships & challenges, which he calls as Providence or Fate
It appears that the Creator through Providence or Fate is toying with mankind; not allowing him to be self-contented
Mankutimma, there is no point just blaming Fate for all the difficulties in your life. Realise that Fate has thrown these challenges at you so that you understand all mankind is equal when pitted against Providence. This will make you have compassion for your fellow human beings…make you realise that every other fellow human being is as important as you are in this Universe. Do not get into the trap of isolated existence deeming only yourself to be important…understand that the entire mankind has to exist & evolve collectively in this Universe; blend accordingly & act for the collective good of mankind
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