Kagga 210
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
nambike illadavanu narakadoLageyUnambikeyuLaLavanu narakadoLagUnambikege samanAda padavi lOkadoLnambutimma nambikege – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The one who has no faith is already living in hell
The one who has faith finds heaven even in hell
There is no status equal to faith in this world
Mankutimma, have faith. Faith is the greatest wealth one can possess.
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