Kagga 297
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
permeya guNangaLinnUru shastrOktadavusarvOttamagaLeraDu sarvakaThinagaLunirmatsarateyondu dOSHiyoL kShameyondubrahmikAbhyAsavadu – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Creator has designed this Universe in such a way that the behaviors considered to be of the highest quality are the ones that are most difficult to master
The people in this Universe tend to gravitate towards the easily achievable ones & are satisfied with just that
Mankutimma, among all the good qualities that are prescribed in various scriptures; there are two that are considered to be of the highest level – (i) to lead a life free of jealousy & (ii) to forgive a sinner. Both of these go against the basic & common human nature…it is extremely difficult to comprehend them; let alone master them. It is only when you start to first understand their significant & then start to master that you will evolve as a better human being.
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