Kagga 336

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

Kagga 336 in the original Kannada script

Transliteration

Ninna jIvitavella ninna kaimALkeyEm?anyashaktigaLenito beretiruvuvalliannaviDuvaru, tiLivanIvar, oDanADuvaruninna bALgivarirare? – MANKUTIMMA

Interpretation

One of the complex characteristics of the Universe is that nothing exists here in isolation. Every being; living or non-living – every thought, every emotion is intricately inter-linked with other characteristics & experiences

There are so many influences that shape the characteristics of a person – some explicitly seen & understood; others, not so easily understood

Mankutimma, never fall into the trap of thinking that you are a self-made person & that you do not depend on anyone else or credit anyone else for your successes. If you reflect upon your life right from childhood, all those who fed you, who taught you, who befriended you – havent they influenced you into becoming the person you have become? Havent their interactions made you think? Havent all your social experiences helped to shape your thoughts, your ideologies, your emotions – thereby making you the person you have become. So, constantly learn from others, benefit from their company, their experiences & most importantly, be humble.

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