Kagga 373
D. V. Gundappa · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
maneya toredODalEm? Vanaguheya sAralEm?tanuvanugravratagaLinde danDisalEm?binadagaLanarasi nInUrUroLaledoDEm?manava torediralahude – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
Among the many dichotomies designed in the Universe is His design of real purpose of existence of man
It is only when man is able to understand the Real Truth that he is able to decipher the true characteristics of The Force or The Creator…yet the means to achieve this objective is not only hard but confusing
Mankutimma, a common man would think that the only way to achieve his true purpose in life would be by renunciating the worldly desires & materialistic things by walking away from his home & family or by going in a cave in a deep forest or by undergoing stringent fasts & inflicting pain upon self…however, ruminate over this & answer yourself truly – if you did any or all of these, would you really be able to isolate your mind from all your loved ones or your enemies or your past experiences? It is impossible to do so; perform your duties in the Universe to the best of your capabilities & skills – that would serve you better in your quest to evolve as a better human being
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?