Kagga 331
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
satya shiva sundarada sachchidanandanadabhittiyali baNNabaNNada jIvachitranitya nInada nenedu chitradali manavirisevRutti tanmatavahudo – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe, while being in a state of Entropy & a smorgasbord of conflicting characteristics, is also an epitome of truth (sat), tranquility (chit) & happiness (ananda)
This by itself is yet another contradiction that is the hallmark of the Universe
Mankutimma, the reason why Universe is so peaceful, so tranquil is because the primordial characteristics of every creation is again the same – truth (satya), peace (shiva) & beauty (sundara). It is a pity that often man distorts these fundamental characteristics with which he was born & overshadows them with undesirable ones. It is very much in your interest to lead your life with these basic principles, to search for these in every action you do, every person or being you interact with…it is only when you live your life with such positive thoughts that these get reflected in all work that you do.
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