Kagga 329
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original

Transliteration
nilade naDevudu modalu koneyilladIyATakaLevuvadarali namma janumajanumagaLugelavArgo! sOlargo! lekkanODuvudendo!falavu bariyATavelo – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
Not only does the Creator constantly challenge us with the question on who is actually in control of our life; often he doesn’t provide a clear & unambiguous answer
He constantly keeps changing the rules of the game in the Universe – at one instance, it appears that everything is rock-steady & seemingly under control…in the next instance, life appears to be totally going haywire & out of control
Mankutimma, for you to successfully lead your life in this Universe, it is very important to develop fortitude, temperament to face very challenge positively. Life in the Universe is like a game of cards that the Creator is playing with. This will appear to be a never-ending game with you facing joy & sorrow in cycles. Your entire life would be spent & it may still not be clear to you as to who won or who lost? Are you the winner or has the Creator bested you? Very important that you do not focus on the perceived end result; instead focus on the game; your life…lead your life in a balanced manner & you will soon realise that there is no end-result as such…your life is a constant learning; a constant evolution…in that sense, the game itself is the result – the life itself is the end-game.
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