Kagga 322
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
A vishvarUpa sandarshanadi hondihuvujIva nirJIvagaLu, krama yadRuchchegaLuAvashya vashya; svachchandya nirbhandagaLukaivalyadRuShTiyadu – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe is a complex smorgasbord of contradictory thoughts, ideologies, emotions & of course, inhabitants displaying these behaviors.
The Creator has designed His creation such that there is no absolute right or wrong…noone here is highly useful or useless. It is all contextual
Mankutimma, when you look around you, you will find so many perceived opposites in co-existence. There are living beings & non-living objects; there are planned actions happening as well as spontaneous ones; some thoughts or objects are long-lasting while others are not; some people, ideologies constrain you while others let you soar. Do not make the mistake of grading one higher & another lower. Their value is all contextual…in one context, you need the support of a human being while in another, all you need is a piece of wood to save you. Accept everyone & everything with a very open & clear mind…only then can you evolve.
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?