Kagga 162
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
TagareraDa beLasi kobbisi keNaki hurigoLisijagaLavADisi daivajIvagaLa pesarimnagutaliruvanu nODi; parabommanEm binadibigiyadiru nIm bIgi – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Creator challenges man on a daily basis so that not only can he can evolve into a better human being, but also remain grounded
It almost appears like He has created & nurtured two fighting rams in the form of Providence & Man…He constantly eggs them on to compete with each other by provoking both.
Mankutimma, know that your life on this earth is neither isolated nor static. You are in a constant state of flux…change. Your entire life is a continuum of evolution…of ideas, thoughts, philosophies & even physical changes. You can never remain claim complete renunciation…you are in a constant battle with Providence…you win some & lose some…ensure that you are always grounded & don’t let any small victories go to your head. Only then will you be able to challenge Providence and come out as a stronger & better human
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