Kagga 245
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
kolegaDikanenipa huli salahadEm marigaLanu?olumekaruLaDagihudu pagetanada poDeyoLnalumeyanu horahommisuvudu naranunntikeolavAtmavistaraNa – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Creator in his infinite wisdom has created man to be the most sophisticated & evolved among all species in the Universe
Man is the most thinking creature that has existed in the Universe…he is the only species that is capable of not only exhibiting a myriad of emotions; but also decide which emotion to be visible to the external world
Mankutimma, this is in complete contrast to an animal like a tiger – which is universally recognised as a cruel & blood-thirsty animal. Although the tiger demonstrates tenderness when it interacts with its cubs, it does not show this side of its emotion to the external world…it does it out of sight only & does not show this side of its behavior to the external world. Only man has the confidence to show the personality traits of love & tenderness to others, without thinking that it may be perceived as a sign of weakness. It is this ability of man that has helped him evolve, not only physically; but also spiritually.
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