Kagga 267
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
lIleyEm bALella? chI taLLu hasyavanubAlarEm nAvinnumenuta palkaDidukhElanava bEDavenuravanu vidhirAyanavahELipanu sereviDidu – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe does not allow anyone to remain in complete isolation nor does it allow them to be in complete control…
The Cosmic Force that governs all the goings-on here has its own ways in ensuring man realises that he cannot operate here at either extremities
Mankutimma, it is quite possible that you may feel frustrated and even angry at the lack of your control on your destiny…you may challenge this order of Universe that the unseen Cosmic Spirit has enforced here…you may at times try to rebel & create a new path which is outside this ecosystem…realise that this is impossible…the Universe & its laws are inviolate…it is better to experience life to its fullest; face all challenges, learn from them & overcome…evolve as a better human being
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