Kagga 338
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
Orva nAnendu nInentu tiLiyuve jagadi?nUrvaraNagiharu ninnAtma kOshadalipUrvikaru, jateyavaru, bandhushatrugaLusarvarim ninna guNa – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Creator has designed the Universe in a way that everything & every being here are intricately interconnected with each other
He has designed the symbiotic relationship between the inhabitants of the Universe in such a way that it is impossible for life to exist without this
Mankutimma, you are not bereft of this symbiotic nature of the Universe. You are a social animal – never think of yourself as an isolated individual. All the people that you have interacted with, all your ancestors, your friends & even your enemies have all made you the person that you are. Your qualities are derived by the influences of all these people. They have influenced not only your physical appearance by giving you your genes; but also shaped your thoughts, your ideologies based on their association with you througout your life. This is a never ending dynamic process…accept this fact irrespective of how strong & powerful a person you may become.
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