Kagga 186
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
taDakATa badukellavEkAkijIvatannoDanADI jIvagaLa taDaki kaichAchipiDiyalaledADugum, prIti RuNa mamategaLamaDuvoLOlaDutte – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe is not only a smorgasbord of dichotomies of contradictions…each & every of these contradictions are two sides of the same coin & cannot survive without each other
On one hand, behaviors like love, compassion, tenderness can at times suffocate man; but it is equally true that it is only with these traits that man can overcome any challenges
That is the main reason for man to continually search for a partner with whom he can experience the above feelings as he goes through his life cycle on earth
Mankutimma, it is very important for you to realise that just because you can get asphyxiated due to love, compassion, tenderness…you should not completely shy away from it. It is only when you experience every feeling as you progress through life, you can discern which of these will help you & which would hurt you…man is a social animal; so you cannot remain continually isolated…interact with people, accept & share feelings & take the best out of these interactions…only that will help you evolve
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?