Kagga 340
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
rEkhArahasyagaLu ninna haNeyavadiralinIm kANba rUpabhAvangaLoLamihuvutAki ninnAtumada nAkanarakangaLEkavenipuvuvu ninage – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
Among the several complexities that exist within the Universe is that of the Creator being in control of the destiny of all its inhabitants; yet having designed it such that each person feels that he is in control of not only his; but others’ destiny as well
As seen in several other aspects of the Universe as well, this is a well thought out & deliberate modus operandi of the Creator to motivate mankind to progress & evolve
Mankutimma, at the end of the day, does it matter who is in control of your destiny? It is your duty to diligently live your life to the fullest & to the best of your skills & capabilities. You don’t just see; but observe everything around you…use all your senses to experience your ecosystem. Learn from the ecosystem & contribute towards its development; not destruction. When you lead such an enriching life; how does it matter who has written your destiny or what is written in it? Enjoy the journey & then even hell will seem like heaven.
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?