Kagga 268
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
nAchikeyadEke nIm badukinali sogavaDalu?chAchudihudAtma nAlageya desedesegebAchikoLalamrutakaNagaLanella tanneDegesAja sogavAtmange – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe has been so created that true evolution of man & other beings here is possible only by experiencing everything that it throws at them
The pursuit of happiness is a fundamental driving factor for man to evolve…there is nothing to be ashamed about this? Pursuit of complete isolation is a fallacy – it is neither ethereal nor ephimeral
Mankutimma, you need to experience everything that you face in this universe – joy, sorrow, love, hate, lust…every emotion. You need to use all your senses & figure out what gives you satisfaction…happiness…it is only then that your actions will drive you to a higher physical & spiritual level…and not only will that be beneficial for you as an individual; but also to the society – to the Universe.
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?