Kagga 376
D. V. Gundappa · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
antAnumintAnumento ninagAdanteshAnteyane nInarasu mana keraLidandusantaviDutomme shikShisutomme shishuvendusvAntamam tiddutiru – 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, for man to come even close to deciphering the Creator, it is mandatory & yet elementary to control his mind & focus it in the right direction. This is also the most challenging part of this entire process. By nature, mind is restless – you should not force it always to go against its nature forcibly. You need to find the right balance to ensure that your mind is neither indulged in excess nor in starvation. Think of your mind like a small child & how a mother finds a way to placate a crying kid – some placation; some strictness; some empathy; some sympathy & some discipline – but ensuring that the child is never hurt – physically, mentally or emotionally
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