Kagga 318
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
hAsyagArano bomma; vikaTa parihAsavaduasya gambhIra; beralinda chakaLaguLivishvAsadupachAra; huNisemeNasAhAravishvapAlaneyintu – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
So dominant in the Universe are the contradictory dichotomies, it appears as though the Creator himself is has idiosynchratic charateristics.
He keep throwing challenges to man, often when he least expects them…it appears as though it is His way of telling man not to become conceited at his progress; and that there is someone always above him who is the masterkey to all the ongoings in this Universe.
Mankutimma, it may appear to you that the Creator is behaving in a very irrational manner & toying with you. Joyful at one time; cruel in the next instant. Appearing to be pleasant, welcoming & rude at the same time. Just when life seems to be going along nicely & smoothly, he throws a googly & surprises you with some difficult challenge. When you dig deep into this, you will find that although superficially it appears He is deriving sadistic pleasure out of all ths, in reality, this is His way of maintaining checks & balances in the Universe so that no one person goes to excesses.
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?