Kagga 292
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
tiddikoLo ninna nIm; jagava tidduvudiralitiddikegavondu mitiyunTu mareyadiruudda nIm beraLanitu beLedIye sAmindespardhiye trivikramage? – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe is a smorgasbord of contradictory behaviors…while on one hand, it appears to be in a state of entropy…on the other hand, there is a distinct order within this chaos
No individual here is perfect…in fact every living being here exhibit several flaws during their existence
Mankutimma, it will be very tempting for you to point out these flaws in others…as they are several & often in your face. It is very easy to get into a state where it appears everyone other than yourself is flawed…very easy to keep advise everyone to remedy their flaws. However, remember that before advising others to change, you need to introspect within yourself to determine your flaws…be the change that you expect to see in the world. It is only by doing so can you even hope to see some change in others…else, why would anyone even listen to you?
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?