Kagga 264
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
goLADalum bEDa, lOlAptiyum bEDabALu parachEtanada kELiyendeNisipAliganu nInadaroLenipante bALutirukELiyum dharmaveLo – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The dynamics within the Universe is such that it neither allows anyone to remain completely isolated within nor does it allow anyone to be in complete control of his actions & thereby its reactions
In reality, it is the Cosmic Force which is omnipresent through the Universe that is in control of the destiny of all its beings.
Mankutimma, as you live your life neither be in a state of constant despair on account of the challenges you face here nor be intoxicated with the successes that you achieve here. You are merely a transitory traveller in this Universe…playing your part as determined by this Cosmic Spirit…do your best to understand this unseen Force & live your life to the fullest according to the Laws of Dharma that this Cosmic Spirit enforces in this Universe…it is then that you will evolve as a better person
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