Kagga 347
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
ruchigoppe rasanegedu shUlavahududarakketvache bELpa tangALiyim bEneyedegerachisidavanintoDaloLiDe viShama kuTilagaLauchitavAvudO ninage? – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Creator certainly has not made it easy for man to lead his life in His Universe.
The dichotomies are not only seen at macro levels; but also multiple such dichotomoies are seen at micro levels too…so much so that the human body is itself a repository of multiple dichotomies
Mankutimma, as you would have already experienced, what is enjoyable to your palate, when had in excess is not good for your stomach & overall health in general. Your skin tends to prefer cold air; but constant exposure to cold air will damage your lungs…you cannot have it both ways…you need to make a decision. You will face such dilemma constantly in your life as well where you need to decide & priortise on the path you need to take – short term indulgences or long term holistic gain.
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?