Kagga 272
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
bommanE samskRutiya kaTTikonDutsahisesummanarechaNavirade prakRuti toDagutirejanma sAkenuvudE? dummAnavaDuvudEm?chimmullasava dharege – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe is a macrocosm of perennial dynamism…where creation, nurturing & destruction happen seamlessly & in continuum
There is not a single moment where the Universe comes to a standstill…not a single moment where the Cosmic Spirit stops influencing life in the Universe…it is this characteristic of the Universe that makes it perennially vibrant…
Mankutimma, when you are living in such an environment where neither the Creator nor His Creation take a break even for a moment, how can you ever think of renunciation? How can you ever think of giving up on life? By even thinking on these lines, arent you doubting the fundamental intentions of the Creator? You need to not only live your life to the fullest with vigor & enthusiasm; but also spread positivity around you…only then will you lead a fulfilling life
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