Kagga 276
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
ellarum jitamanaskare daiva vidhi mAyechelvarUpim bandu kaNNukkuvanakavalgurUpe subhadre kaNmunde suLivanakafalguNanu sanyAsi – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
In this Universe, the true personality of man is seen only when he faces extreme emotions – either sorrow, happiness or love…
It is only when extreme emotions are experienced that the façade of illusion gets swept away and the true nature of man seen
Mankutimma, therefore, it is very important for you to experience life to the fullest – experience all emotions as you face various scenarios and evolve holistically. Else, you will be like thet person who claims that he has fully conquered his mind – but only till such time that his senses get aroused by extreme beauty…that is when he invariably falters. When someone as illustrious & accomplished as Arjuna could not overcome this extreme arousal of senses – he forsake his celibacy upon seeing the beautiful Subhadra; what chance does a normal man have?
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