Kagga 194
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
antarangavanella bichchi tOripanAru?antaragabhIragaLa tAne kanDavanar?gantigaLu ganTugaLu maDipumaDipugaLallisvantakE durdarsha – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe is a complex smorgasbord of different living & non-living beings, each of them displaying a wide range of charateristics
Among all these beings created in the Universe, man is the most complex creation.
Every emotion, every characteristic, every form of manifestation of any thought or philosophy is seen within man…much more than can be possible in any other living or non-living being
Mankutimma, man is such a complex animal that he himself is not often aware of his capabilites. Man’s mind, brain & nervous system is the most complex engineering creation of the Creator…so much so, that one lifetime of man is not enough to understand & unfold completely all the various thoughts, emotions, ideologies, philosphies that are hidden within the deepest realms of his nervous system…let alone him being able to decipher that of his fellow humans. It is only when you are able to peel of these layers and unleash your capabilities that you will be able to get rid of the veil of illusion & find your true purpose in life
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?