Kagga 271
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
vyarthavI jIvanada baDidATavennadiruarthavahudadu ninage pUrNadarshanadimnartipanu jaDajIvarUpangaLalipUrtiyidanariye soga – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe is such a wonderful creation where there are new experiences to be had each day…no one day is the same as another
Life in this Universe has to be experienced to the fullest…these life experiences are both ephemeral & ethereal…they are invaluable life lessons
Mankutimma, do not escape these life experiences in the garb of ascetism or isolation…that is nothing but cowardice. You will understand the true meaning of life only when you experience eveything that is thrown at you…it is only then that you will realise that the omnipotent Spirit is also omnipresent…in every living and non-living being. When this realisation dawns upon you, then you will realise the true wonder that this Universe is…only then will you realise the true meaning of life…isolation will get you nowhere.
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