Kagga 319
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
panchabhUtagaLante; panchEndriyagaLantepanchavEke? chatuShya ShatyavEkilla?honchutihanante vibhu; sanchavanadEnihudovanchitaru nAvella – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe is such a complex creation that at any given point of time & space, it is impossible to completely comprehend the mechanism based on which it operates
To add to the complexities are the innumerable dichotomies that exist in a state of constant entropy & equilibrium – all at the same time
Mankutimma, such is the genius of the Creator that it takes generations of experiences to be shared, analysed to comprehend a portion of this mechanism. One wonders why the Creator has created such an intricate & complex web in the form of this web within which myriad processes, thoughts & ideologies co-exist; yet governed by the single Cosmic energy. Why are there 5 elements? 5 senses? Why not 4 or 6? Even such a basic question is not easy to answer? It appears that the Creator is toying with us…realise that you are a mere cog in one of the wheels in this complex web. Understand your limitations & perform your duties diligently here…for that is what is required for you to evolve as a better person.
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?