Kagga 170
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
uNuvuduDuvudu paDuvudADuvudu mADuvuduRuNagaLellavu pUrvasanchitAnshagaLuhaNeyoLadu likhitamireyum vAchisuvanillagoNagAtavaLisuvude? – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
Man is in a state of constant evolution…whether he evolves into a better human being or not depends on how he learns from his experiences
His current experiences in life are largely a function of his Karmic actions & his evolution for better or worse depends on how leads his life using all his senses
Mankutimma, unlike other living beings on earth, the Creator has given man a very powerful tool – the ability to think. You need to use this tool to think objectively…understand which of the things are pre-ordained & out of your control…which of these can be better experienced & responded using all your senses & your ability to think. There is no point just lamenting over pre-ordained fate…since it is how you act now that will determine your experiences in future for it is these Karmic actions that you indulge in now that determines how you evolve.
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