Kagga 328
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
elakaTTinAgAga kalisikoDuvude sRuShTibaLikeleya gatiyentO elli sEruvudO!baLasutihudondonduvondondu dikkinalialeyuvevu nAvantu – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Creator constantly challenges us with the question – who is in control of your life? Who defines your destiny?
The Creator often shows the inhabitants of His Universe as to who is the Boss less they become conceited & start to think of themselves as a mini version of the Creator Himself
Mankutimma, look around you…look at the people, the society & observe. Do you really feel that people are in complete control over their destiny? Don’t they come across unexpected situations at moments when all seems to be under their control? The whole creation is like a pack of cards & the scenarios that man faces here are the cards…the Creator is the player & he amuses himself with dealing cards of His choice & not necessarily of your choice. You need to understand that you areas of influence is very limited; at best to the extent of what your current & previous actions determine…nothing more. Accept this fact & develop the fortitude to face every situation & every challenge that is thrown at you.
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?