Kagga 367
D. V. Gundappa · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
dhAriNiya vAsigaLgihudondu hitavArteArayvudArtar atyArarApadavarauravige hita mahArauraviya gOLudaninArakadoLudupAya – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
One of the defining characteristics of this Universe is that there is nothing here that can be classified as absolute right or absolute wrong
In the same way, there is no experience in this Universe that can be classified as one that can cause absolute pain or absolute ecstasy
Mankutimma, through the course of your life, you will come across experiences that will give you both pleasure & pain. You cannot expect only pleasure or pain…each one is preceded & followed by the other. You have to develop fortitude & patience to survive & even thrive in periods of pain. You could look at other people who in even worse situation than you…that will give you some encouragement & you will feel yourself fortunate. Also, it will motivate you to learn & hone your skills & senses so that you not only face the situation; but also face it intelligently & come out of this stronger.
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