Kagga 371
D. V. Gundappa · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
bEku bEkadu bEku bEkidenginnondubEkenuta bobbiDutaliha ghaTavanidanuEkendu rachisidano bommanI bEku japasAkenipudendigalo – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
Among the many dichotomies designed in the Universe is the characteristic of desire in human beings
The Creator has infused in all humans a very strong desire to want more & more of everything; irrespective of whether he needs it or now
Mankutimma, this is a double edged sword. On one had, if channeled positively, this desire or ambition is the reason why the Universe has progressed on many counts & will continue to do so. On the other hand, if channeled negatively, then this would be root cause of all misery, hatred & destruction. If desire were to be completely absent, then mankind would not progress or evolve. So, the Creator has done His work in imparting desire in you – it is upto you as to how you use it…don’t just keep crying about it being the cause of any misery in your life; instead, repurpose it in the right direction & you will evolve.
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