Kagga 287
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
narara svabhAva vakragaLaneNisuvudEke?giri kaNivegaLa gaNisi rOSHagoLLuveyEmsure garala sudhagaL abdhiyali sOdararalte?aritoggu sAjakke – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The only thing consistent in the Universe, is the inconsistent nature of all flora & fauna here, including human beings.
No species is constant when viewed through the prism of space, time & region…they are constantly mutating & evolving as a response to the dynamic nature of the Universe
Mankutimma, when such is the case, why do we get surprised, irritated & even angry about imperfections seen in other people? Why do we even go searching for perfection? Do you worry about imperfections that we see elsewhere in the Universe? Are you surprised that in a same region, there are mountains as well as craters? Don’t you know that from the churning of the same ocean; there emerged variants like alcohol, poison & elixir…similar is the diversity among human beings here…you need to understand this & accept everyone with all their innate qualities
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