Kagga 203
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
taleyoLage neredihuvu nUrAru hakkigaLugiLi gUge kAge kOgile haddu navilukilakilane goragorane kirichi kUguttihuvuneleyelli niddegelo? – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
With so many dual natured emotions playing out constantly, if someone were to go inside his mind, it would appear that there are many birds like a parrot, crow, cuckoo, eagle & peacock – all chirping, screaming & cawing at the same time
When this happens, the mind becomes a cacophony of conflicting emotions & thoughts – there is no peace or stability
Mankutimma, while you cannot escape this cacophony of opposing emotions, it is extremely important that you develop your senses so that you master them rather than becoming their slave. Only then will you be able to find your true inner self & evolve as a human being.
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