Kagga 285
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
nAchikeyanAgipuvu namma sukhadAturadayOchanegaLavanu maruvagalu parikisaluchAchidda rasane tAnoLasEdikoLLuvudurEchanavadAtmakke – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The human mind not only operates in a way that demonstrates various shades of grey; it also is very dynamic…with respect to time, context, region etc
The mind constantly flits between allowing itself to indulge in the momentary pleasures of today at times and on other occasions, resisting the urge to succumb to these attractions
Mankutimma, as you pass through your life in the Universe, you will also face similar situations & your mind will also respond accordingly…your will at times wander in search of pleasures & at other times, will make you feel embarassed – making you withdraw your thoughts & actions, thereby preventing you from succumbing to these baser sensory pleasures…these are all life experiences that you need to pass through…only then would your soul be purified
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