Kagga 323
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original

Transliteration
sArasukhanidhi parabrahmanirutiralsvArasyahInarennuvare jIvitave?pauruSha prEma soundaryagaLumanteyEsvArasyavO rahasya – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Creator has designed His creation in such a wonderful way that his omnipresence & omnipotence is seen in myriad ways all around
He has created this Universe in a unique way that requires man to make an effort; often significant effort to go beyond what he sees to really understand the essence of the thought process or phenomenon that he is looking at or experiencing
Mankutimma, it is very natural for man to be satisfied or exhiliarated when he experiences things that he perceives will bring him happiness…such as when he demonstrates or sees acts of courage, love, beauty. At other times he feels dejected & even depressed…in such times, he is very quick to blame the Creator that His life & His creation is not inspiring; not fascinating. But, is it really as black & white as that? Go beyond what you see & perceive; then you will realise that He is the fount of all happiness in this Universe…He has imparted fascination in every aspect of this Universe; it is just that you don’t see it now…you need to go beyond the perceived obvious & then you will find every object, every thought, every ideology is fascinating. There is nothing here that is not fascinating.
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?
