Kagga 206
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
sattavennAshegaLu, geddenindriyagaNavachittavinnalugademba jamba bEDaettaNindalo gALi mOhabIjava tandubittalArade manadi – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
Pride is another emotion that is a double-edged sword…it can drive man to achieve greater things; at the same time, it can be the cause of his downfall
This Universe is a continuum of dynamic changes that seamlessly merge into each other, without announcement, without warning
All the wonderful efforts that have been done by man in gaining control over his senses, in ensuring there is no distraction from his true path – can be undone in a moment by the emotion of pride & ego
Mankutimma, pride leads to ego…and when ego becomes your dominant personality trait…then you tend to overlook all the changes happening around you – until one day, the very ground beneath you shifts & you are left wondering what happened. So, keep your pride in check & stay humble.
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