Kagga 326
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
summaniralolade tanagoDanADiyorvaLanunirmisi nijAnshadim mAyeyembavaLimduNmida jagajvAlagaLalli viharisutiruvabommanATava mereso – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
Among the many mysteries of this Universe is the dichotomy between reality & illusion (Maya)
Just like the omnipresent nature of the Creator, his significant creation, Maya is also omnipresent. There is no facet of life in this Universe that Maya has not pervaded.
Mankutimma, it is almost as though the Creator got bored & decided to have some fun. He created Maya, his plaything & decided that she cast her veil all over his Universe & pervade each & every aspect of life here. Maya has got herself so enshrined here that often, Maya itself appears to be reality – which is why people run after Maya instead of reality. This is the Creator’s way of challenging his other creations as they lead their lives here. Therefore, while you cannot escape Maya, while experiencing the illusion all around you, it is your duty to recognise Maya from reality & do justice to the Creator for having created you.
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