Kagga 362
D. V. Gundappa · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
kAlanadiyali namma bALadONiyu meredutElutta bhayava kANade sAgutiralugALiyAvagavo bandettaNinO bIsuttamEla kILAgipudu – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
One of the defining characteristics of this Universe is that it is designed in such a way that only the Creator can bear influence on the ongoings here
Irrespective of how much man feels that he is on top of all things, everything is in his control; there is something called an ‘’Act of God’’ which disposes of everything than man proposes
Mankutimma, as you progress through life, on the basis of your education or social or economic status, you may tend to become arrogant & get a feeling that you have written your own destiny & that you can even write others’ destiny. Never fall into that trap; for at the most unexpected time & in the most unexpected situation could things change dramatically for better or worse…and then all would be topsy-turvy. Your duty here is to learn & diligently perfrom your work to the best of your skills & capabilities…learn & prepare yourself against any volatile or uncertain situation that you may face; for face, you surely will.
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