Kagga 281
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
pAtakiyoLAgrahava tOre nirmalanAru?Atumada parikatheyanaritavare nAvu?sOta durbalige salluvudu nammanukampenIti nindeyoLiradu – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The evolution of any person in this Universe depends largely on his ability to harness the desires that constantly emerge in him, effectively – these desires act on his senses & drive his behavior & thereby the development of his personality
In order to evolve holistically, man can neither afford to suppress these desires nor can he indulge in them uncontrollably…
Mankutimma, it is the ability or in some cases, inability to find the right balance that determines his personality. Not everyone is blessed with this ability…those who are not able to harness their desires get labelled as a sinner, as a debauched person. Do not get into the trap of stereotyping someone as a sinner or a saint. A so called sinner is just someone who could not win over the same desires that you have too…reflect on whether you, the accuser are truly pure? Today, you may have won; but will you never be defeated by your desires? They deserve your empathy and not criticism…only then can you claim to have helped a fellow human
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?