Kagga 179
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
karuma bandidirahudu mOhanada rUpinalikirunaguvu kuDinOTa konkunuDigaLalikaredu taLLuva, taLkarisutoLage kichchiDuvataraLateyadEm tantra? – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
Karma always comes back to influence the progress of life cycle of man…it either comes back to haunt you or help you…depending on what his previous actions have been
What man calls as fate or providence & often resigns to this is nothing but the Karmic actions coming back as an influencing factor
The factor that makes us love someone or someone love us...say insulting words to someone or behave in a manner that makes others hate us is nothing but our past actions coming back to influence our present
Mankutimma, be aware that neither your life is not completely in your control nor can you remain completely isolated. Your life is a smorgasbord of complex inter-relationships in which there are all emotions – love, hate, acceptance, rejections, pleasure, pain existing concurrently & influencing your life. Also remember that how you behave in the present also will impact your future life. This awareness will help you react to various situations appropriately as you evolve into a better human being.
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